ECG stretchable sensor

This flexible electronic patch can correctly track heart rate even during workouts

Researchers at the Seoul National University in Korea have created a patch capable of doing basic ECG monitoring while amplifying and storing the data locally.
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.
Leaf Healthcare

DVMC deploys Leaf Patient Monitoring System

The Victorville, California-based hospital is deploying Leaf Patient in its emergency department to help clinicians prevent hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
Aclima

Stealthy startup Aclima makes environmental quality visible through sensor networks

The company designs and deploys environmental sensor networks as well as a software platform for measuring and understanding environmental quality in real-time.
Valencell BioPack

Valencell unveils BioPack to accelerates wearable tech product development

The complete biometric sensor system powered by highly-accurate PerformTek technology for "plug-and-play" integration in wrist and arm wearables.
OMsignal's biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

OMsignal’s biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

The collection is comprised of four smart shirts for men, including an under-shirt, a sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt.
Motus

New wearable sensors help baseball players prevent injuries

A company called Motus has developed a system that uses biomechanics to measure stress on a pitcher's elbow or a change in batter's swing.
MotionEngine Wear

New software makes product development easier for wearable device makers

MotionEngine Wear provides high performance and low power activity tracking, sleep monitoring, context awareness, gesture control, and navigation.
Valencell

Valencell raises $2.64M for its biometric sensor technology

The company helps wearable device makers measure the reliability, performance and accuracy of products powered by its technology.
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.