sensors

IIT Madras, Defence Research and Development Organisation develop sensor technology for underwater communications

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IIT Madras, Defence Research and Development Organisation develop sensor technology for underwater communications

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have developed a cutting-edge sensor technology for underwater communications that the Navy can apply. The indigenous technology will enable the fabrication of devices at a relatively lower cost as compared to international foundries, where not only is … Read more

IIT-Gandhinagar researchers develop new range of wearable sensors – ET HealthWorld

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IIT-Gandhinagar researchers develop new range of wearable sensors – ET HealthWorld

Ahmedabad: Technology that was once science fiction has become a reality. A shoe can alert the wearer that they are prone to fall, or a watch tells its user that their blood pressure is getting higher, and they should stop the physical exercise to avert the risk of a heart attack, or that a smart … Read more

Our Wearable Future, Part 2: How Will New Tech Work?

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Our Wearable Future, Part 2: How Will New Tech Work?

This is the second in a two-part series on the future of wearable tech. Part one (read here) explores what future wearables will look like and what they will accomplish. Aug. 23, 2022 – Pick up your smartphone. Yes, you’ve held it a thousand times, it’s like an extension of your hands. But let’s do … Read more

Our Wearable Future, Part 1: What Will New Tech Look Like?

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Our Wearable Future, Part 1: What Will New Tech Look Like?

Michael Snyder, PhD, director, Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine. PLOS Biology: “Digital Health: Tracking Physiomes and Activity Using Wearable Biosensors Reveals Useful Health-Related Information.” FastCompany: “These Vibrating Yoga Pants Will Correct Your Downward Dog.” Business Insider India: “Xiaomi’s first smart glasses can take calls, capture photos, translate text and more.” Hexoskin. The New … Read more

Skin Spews Telltale Gases for Health Trackers to Tap Into

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Skin Spews Telltale Gases for Health Trackers to Tap Into

May 6, 2022 — We already have smartwatches and fitness trackers that can tell us things about our bodies like how many steps we take a day, how well we sleep at night, and whether our blood pressure is in a healthy range. Now, scientists are doing experiments to see whether sensors might be added … Read more