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