Analog Devices - LifeQ

Analog Devices, LifeQ team-up to improve effectiveness of body monitoring tech

The two companies aim to develop technology that will make it possible for non-invasive body monitoring devices to provide accurate physiological data.
Bebop Sensors

BeBop Sensors gets money for its smart fabrics tech

The company will use the new capital to advance fabric research and improve fabric production facilities, as well as to produce numerous prototypes.
Unispectral

Unispectral gets $7.5M for its camera sensor tech

Series A round was provided by JVP, Samsung, Bosch and the Tel Aviv University Momentum Fund and will be used to expand the company's staff.
ultra-thin flexible electronics

Japanese researchers develop ultra-thin flexible electronics with a display

The whole thing stretches and crumples along with the skin, but is sealed well enough against the elements and can last for days before failing.
patient support

Trial to use genetic data, sensors to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Called GADGET-PD, the trial will use wireless sensors and genetic sequencing to determine if a patient has essential tremor (ET) from Parkinson's disease (PD).
diabetes patch

This skin patch can sense glucose levels and deliver a drug as needed

The prototype device is made of graphene studded with gold particles and contains sensors that detect humidity, glucose, pH, and temperature.
AutoDietary necklace

This necklace could one day track food intake by listening

The device called AutoDietary has a small microphone on the back that records the sound of people eating food and then sends that information to a smartphone.
Apple Watch sensor patent

Apple Watch to serve as a health companion for the elderly?

A patent application suggests Apple wants to turn its smartwatch into a full-fledged medical device, which could automatically send out an alert when needed.
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CDC looking to use sensors to enhance first responder efforts

CDC researchers will be organizing focus groups and workshops to learn more about how sensors can paint a more detailed picture of emergency environments.
breath sensor

Breath sensor could help in early diagnosis and monitoring of diseases

The metal oxide-based nanofiber sensor is designed to detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a human breath.