A glove and armband that gives people with upper limb prosthetics a sense of touch through haptic feedback is in development at the University of Bath, with a unique at-home trials set to begin in the coming weeks.
Sep 13, 2023
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By converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, an experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery, according to a proof-of-principle study to be presented at the American ...
Nov 6, 2023
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Japanese researchers have developed and tested a prototype device—wearable on the fingertips—that incorporates the concept of 'light touch' to enhance the sense of balance. If widely implemented, the device should significantly ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Engineers have developed a prototype endoscope which they say could cut the cost of manufacture from £80,000 to just £40.
Apr 16, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new, inexpensive technology that could save lives and money by routinely screening women for breast cancer without exposure to radiation.
Feb 24, 2020
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a prototype device that could potentially diagnose pregnancy complications by monitoring the oxygen level of the placenta. The device sends near-infrared light ...
Jun 17, 2021
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Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are commonly viewed as less harmful to people's health than tobacco cigarettes. And yet, they are not without health drawbacks. For many ingredients, it is unknown how they will behave when ...
Aug 1, 2024
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A pioneeing new device to help doctors and nurses communicate clearly whilst wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) has been developed and sucessfully trialed by Leicester academics in collaboration with Formula One ...
Jun 14, 2021
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