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Smart materials funding for Imperial researchers
Researchers at the UK’s Imperial College London are part of a £7m award for quantum engineering of energy-efficient organic smart materials, led by Lancaster University.
Fluidics-based system controls delivery of touch-based cues
Scientists at Rice University in Houston, Texas, USA, have developed a fabric-based wearable device that “taps” a user’s wrist with pressurised air, silently helping them...
Neural sleeve wins awards at design event
Cionic, a bionic clothing company dedicated to improving mobility with a neural sleeve, received two awards at the 2023 International Design Excellence Awards.
Weaving soft materials into 3D structures
Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a manufacturing process for weaving soft materials, such as fabrics, rubbers and gels, enabling mass production in...
Stroke patient helped to walk by high-tech trousers
A stroke survivor in the UK is learning to walk independently again owing to high-tech trousers powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Smart socks could transform dementia care
A sock that combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.
Wearables will transform health, but change brings challenges
Wearable technology presents immense opportunities to improve the way people live their lives, but a group of international researchers say the rapidly developing field also...
Wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
To improve the overall survival rate for breast cancer patients, US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a wearable ultrasound device that...
How will astronauts keep their underwear clean on the Moon?
With astronauts gearing up for a return to the Moon, possibly as soon as 2025 with the planned Artemis mission, scientists are looking into the...
Vibrating vests translate music for deaf concertgoers
Haptic suits, designed to enable concertgoers who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience orchestral music, are being developed as initiatives to improve inclusivity...