Smart socks help physios treat patients remotely
17 April, 2018The technology consists of three sensors embedded in socks that patients wear while performing exercises, plus a web interface that displays the captured data in real time.
Fitness trackers can enhance biomedical research
28 February, 2018Wearable sensors are not just useful for personal fitness tracking — they can also be used to gain new insights in several fields of biomedical research.
IoT technology to reduce traffic congestion
06 February, 2018 by Andrew SpenceA pilot study using Internet of Things technology to help reduce traffic congestion and create the foundations for the deployment of autonomous vehicles is underway in South Australia.
STMicroelectronics L20G20IS 2-axis MEMS gyroscope
15 December, 2017The L20G20IS 2-axis MEMS gyroscope measures 2 x 2 x 0.7 mm, to help shrink camera module size and simplify circuit design. Its suppression ratio of 6 dB provides good optical correction to banish camera shake from smartphone photography.
Dytran Model 5340B2 VibraScout 3D Vibration Measurement System
30 November, 2017Dytran Instruments has released the Model 5340B2 VibraScout 3D Vibration Measurement System, which includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a MEMS accelerometer with a microcontroller to create an intelligent sensor.
Turning off the TV with a cup of tea: join the remote control revolution
04 October, 2017Lancaster University researchers have developed gesture control technology that allows body movement, or movement of objects, to be used to interact with screens.
Motion capture device for rehab patients
23 August, 2017Deakin University researchers have designed a wireless motion capture device, about the size of a matchbox, that is changing the lives of a variety of Australians — from Parkinson's disease sufferers to golfers.
Wearable robotics assisting stroke, cerebral palsy patients
31 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisNot one but two US research groups have announced successful studies into wearable robotic devices for patients struggling with abnormal gaits.
A sign of the times: smart glove translates sign language into text
14 July, 2017US engineers have developed a smart glove that translates the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet into text and controls a virtual hand to mimic sign language gestures.
VR glove powered by soft robotics
02 June, 2017Engineers at UC San Diego are using soft robotics technology to make light, flexible gloves that allow users to feel tactile feedback when they interact with virtual reality environments.
Power and secure your devices as you walk
29 May, 2017Researchers have developed technology which uses a person's gait — ie, the way they walk — to power wearable devices, as well as serve as an authentication method.
Creating a smart campus with the IoT
25 May, 2017Curtin University has selected Hitachi to deploy an Internet of Things (IoT) solution to advance its vision of a smart campus that enhances the student experience.
STMicroelectronics LIS2DW12 3-axis accelerometer
23 February, 2017STMicroelectronics' LIS2DW12 3-axis accelerometer delivers flexibility and energy savings by supporting multiple low-power and low-noise settings in a 2 x 2 x 0.7 mm package.
Valencell and STMicroelectronics development kit for biometric wearables
12 January, 2017Valencell and STMicroelectronics have announced a development kit for biometric wearables that includes ST's compact SensorTile turnkey multisensor module integrated with Valencell's Benchmark biometric sensor system.
STMicroelectronics LIS2DS12 3, LSM6DSL/M and LSM303AH smart motion sensors
09 January, 2017STMicroelectronics is helping social fitness fans stay motivated with innovative, smart motion sensors that enable always-on tracking applications to run for longer and better record progress.
