Wristband that allows seamless touch-free control of digital devices is now available for pre-order
Assistive technology firm Wearable Devices has announced that its Mudra Link gesture control device is now available for pre-order. The Mudra Link, which leverages advanced…
Discrete wearable wristband that remotely controls Apple devices showcased at CES 2024
Wearable Devices has announced the general availability of its “groundbreaking” Mudra Band at CES 2024, a neural interface wristband for remotely controlling Apple devices. The…
Smartwatches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before symptoms appear
Wearables could identify Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear and a clinical diagnosis can be made, according to new research from…
Social interactions identified as key to encouraging physical activity in tech project
Learning disability charity Hft, in partnership with AI start-up Tendertec, has identified social connectivity as the most important factor in the next phase of FitBees,…
Three NHS trusts trial smart tech to enable cardiac rehab in patients’ homes
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are taking part in a major new study…
Pioneering wearables study that helps prevent falls among elderly people receives £750k funding
An Edinburgh-based start-up using artificial intelligence (AI) to help older people live independently for longer has landed £750,000 in funding to explore the use of…
Non-invasive monitoring bracelet could help the 55 million people globally with dementia
Mdoloris, specialist in medical pain monitoring technologies, has unveiled a new connected bracelet to track the wellbeing and pain of a range of non-verbal or…
Video: Australian uni develops 3D sensor bracelet to give back control to people with limited dexterity
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing low-cost, cutting-edge assistive technology bracelet to allow people with hand impairment to easily…
Smartwatch enables users to drive their wheelchairs hands-free and track heart activities
An innovative, integrated smartwatch solution has been launched that gives manual wheelchair users powerful tracking, monitoring and power assist capabilities. Permobil SmartDrive PushTracker E3 manual…
NHS uses monitoring wearables to “revolutionise” Parkinson’s care for hundreds of patients
As part of a pioneering project that looks to revolutionise care, the NHS has given hundreds of patients with Parkinson’s disease “life-changing” smartwatches to allow…