wearables

Dust off your imagination and skills. Sony just teamed up with Sketchfab for a modeling challenge to design and showcase new innovative robot concepts. In line with Sony’s recently announced focus on 3R technology – reality, real-time, and…

by Dawn Allcot and Rae Redford Most of us have been navigating Zoom and FaceTime like pros since the spring. Obviously, video conferencing apps are one of the best ways to stay connected to far-flung family and friends. But if you think…

For the most part, the focus in designing wearable IT devices and garments has been on getting the IT right and then creating a garment that could support the device. Now, computer scientists at Saarland University show how special textiles…

Today Hapbee Inc. announced the launch of its groundbreaking augmentative wearable technology. The device is revolutionizing the way people experience their feelings.

79% of companies who have adopted wearable technology in business say that it is instrumental to their success. Digital Silk has ranked the most impactful wearable technology devices that have stimulated business growth across industries.

Heatstroke starts to occur in humans when their body temperature reaches 104°F or higher and emergency treatment is required to avoid brain, heart, kidney, and muscle damage. Without treatment, there can be serious complications or death.…

Researchers can extract a lot of valuable information from evolution. That's what happened when a Harvard engineering team looked at jumping spiders. These small arachnids have impressive depth perception despite their tiny brains, allowing…

Hexoskin, a Canadian start-up, has developed a smart shirt that measures lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen. It has proved to be accurate as well as a lot less bulky when compared to traditional testing equipment,…

Smartwatches are cool, for sure. They give the wearer access to almost the same functionality as a smartphone and fitness tracker, combined, all in a device that fits comfortably on your wrist. Or not so comfortably. One drawback to current…

While the most valuable aspect of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) from an industrial perspective is the ability to closely monitor production and respond to changing demands, there are also many benefits for non-industrial applications. The…