Innovative Wearable Technology

The Future Walks on a SoftFoot Nature has spent millions of years perfecting the human foot—an intricate masterpiece of bones, tendons, and muscles that absorb impact, adapt to terrain, and propel us forward with unmatched efficiency. Now, technology is catching up. Meet SoftFoot Pro, a game-changing prosthetic foot that mimics the biomechanics of a real human foot—without motors, just pure engineering brilliance. Developed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) and the University of Pisa, this flexible, waterproof prosthetic is not just for people with limb loss. It’s also designed for the humanoid robots of the future. What makes it special? ✅ A built-in windlass mechanism – just like the natural plantar fascia, storing and releasing energy with every step. ✅ Adapts to uneven terrain – rigid prosthetics struggle with slopes, but this one flexes and conforms. ✅ Lightweight yet strong – supports up to 100kg, with cutting-edge materials from aerospace and automotive tech. ✅ Artificial intelligence in its purest form – not software, but design. It doesn’t just simulate a foot; it behaves like one. This is biomimicry at its best: taking cues from nature to build technology that moves, balances, and interacts with the world like we do. A foot designed for humans—but also for the future of robotics. Innovation keeps bringing us closer to nature. What other human abilities do you think technology should replicate next? 🚀 #ai #tech #robotics

5 key developments this month in Wearable Devices supporting Digital Health ranging from current innovations to exciting future breakthroughs. And I made it all the way through without mentioning AI… until now. Oops! >> 🔘Movano Health has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its EvieMED Ring, a wearable that tracks metrics like blood oxygen, heart rate, mood, sleep, and activity. This approval enables the company to expand into remote patient monitoring, clinical trials, and post-trial management, with upcoming collaborations including a pilot study with a major payor and a clinical trial at MIT 🔘ŌURA has launched Symptom Radar, a new feature for its smart rings that analyzes heart rate, temperature, and breathing patterns to detect early signs of respiratory illness before symptoms fully develop. While it doesn’t diagnose specific conditions, it provides an “illness warning light” so users can prioritize rest and potentially recover more quickly 🔘A temporary scalp tattoo made from conductive polymers can measure brain activity without bulky electrodes or gels simplifying EEG recordings and reducing patient discomfort. Printed directly onto the head, it currently works well on bald or buzz-cut scalps, and future modifications, like specialized nozzles or robotic 'fingers', may enable use with longer hair 🔘Researchers have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously and non-invasively monitors blood pressure, showing accuracy comparable to clinical devices in tests. The soft skin patch sensor could offer a simpler, more reliable alternative to traditional cuffs and invasive arterial lines, with future plans for large-scale trials and wireless, battery-powered versions 🔘According to researchers, a new generation of wearable sensors will continuously track biochemical markers such as hydration levels, electrolytes, inflammatory signals, and even viruses, from bodily fluids like sweat, saliva, tears, and breath. By providing minimally invasive data and alerting users to subtle health changes before they become critical, these devices could accelerate diagnosis, improve patient monitoring, and reduce discomfort (see image) 👇Links to related articles in comments #DigitalHealth #Wearables

🚨 New publication evaluating back exosuits during one of the most dynamic & demanding jobs on the planet. ⚡️ Excited to share study results on how U.S. Army Soldiers were affected by & perceived quasi-passive elastic back exosuits during intense, unconstrained field operations. 🚀 This was the most fast-paced, challenging & explosive exo field test we've ever conducted. And the results were overwhelmingly positive, expanding the knowledge-base on realworld usage & acceptance of occupational exos. 🤩 It was a privilege & honor to work on this SABER exoskeleton R&D project in support of our service members. 🎯 Here were the 3 main takeaways from this study: 1️⃣ "This back exosuit was satisfactory (acceptable) to Soldiers during short-term field testing. The exosuit did not cause discomfort. The exosuit could be integrated with a Soldier’s existing gear and could be used in realistic operational environments without interfering with other tasks, gear or equipment." 2️⃣ "Soldiers felt that this type of exosuit increased their ability to perform their duties during critical and dynamic field operations by making lifting easier." 3️⃣ "If this back exosuit were further developed and made available, then Soldiers expressed that they would be likely to wear it on the job." 🔎 The study exemplifies the power of user-centric iterative design (which is equally relevant in defense & civilian sectors), & concludes: • "More broadly, exos could help a wide range of jobs in the Army, as well as in other Defense branches and various industries in the civilian sector" • "Exos are wearable tools designed to solve specific problems and, as a result, come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties... The key is developing and matching the right exo to the right job" • "Exos complement existing ergonomic controls and can be part of a comprehensive occupational health program... Exos also complement advances in automation." • "There are vast opportunities for researchers and developers to collaborate with other end-users (Soldiers and civilians) to develop exos that address specific pain points without needing to augment the entirety of a user’s physical performance." 📊 Read the full scientific study (free, open access) linked below, which includes a summary of the unique academic-military partnership we were fortunate to participate in, along with representative photos from the field artillery exercise. 🔥 This is just the first of 3 Vanderbilt journal papers from this SABER exosuit project. Follow me for more updates very soon on studies 2 & 3! #exoskeletons #exosuits #safetytech #futureofwork #armyinnovation

Yesterday, we explored how multimodal AI could enhance your perception of the world. Today, we go deeper into your mind. Let's explore the concept of the Cranial Edge AI Node ("CortexPod"). We’re moving from thought to action, like a cognitive copilot at the edge. Much of this is already possible: neuromorphic chips, lightweight brain-sensing wearables, and on-device AI that adapts in real time. The CortexPod is a conceptual leap; a cranial-edge AI node that acts as a cognitive coprocessor. It understands your mental state, adapts to your thinking, and supports you from the inside out. It's a small, discreet, body-worn device, mounted behind the ear or integrated into headgear or eyewear: ⭐ Edge AI Chipset: Neuromorphic hardware handles ultra-low-latency inference, attention tracking, and pattern recognition locally. ⭐ Multimodal Sensing: EEG, skin conductance, gaze tracking, micro-movements, and ambient audio. ⭐ On-Device LLM: A fine-tuned, lightweight language model lives locally. These are some example use cases: 👨⚕️ In Healthcare or Aviation: For high-stakes professions, it detects micro-signs of fatigue or overload, and flags risks before performance is affected. 📚 In Learning: It senses when you’re focused or drifting, and dynamically adapts the pace or style of content in real time. 💬 In Daily Life: It bookmarks thoughts when you’re interrupted. It reminds you of what matters when your mind starts to wander. It helps you refocus, not reactively, but intuitively. This is some recent research... 📚 Cortical Labs – CL1: Blending living neurons with silicon to create biological-silicon hybrid computers; efficient, adaptive, and brain-like. https://corticallabs.com/ 📚 BrainyEdge AI Framework: A lightweight, context-aware architecture for edge-based AI optimized for wearable cognitive interfaces. https://bit.ly/3EsKf1N These are some startups to watch: 🚀 Cortical Labs: Biological computers using neuron-silicon hybrids for dynamic AI. https://corticallabs.com/ 🚀 Cognixion: Brain-computer interfaces that integrate with speech and AR for neuroadaptive assistance. https://www.cognixion.com/ 🚀 Idun Technologies: Developing discreet, EEG-based neuro-sensing wearables that enable real-time brain monitoring for cognitive and emotional state detection. https://lnkd.in/gz7DNaDT 🚀 Synchron: A brain-computer interface designed to enable people to use their thoughts to control a digital device. https://synchron.com/ The timeline ahead of us: 3-5 years: Wearable CortexPods for personalized cognitive feedback and load monitoring. 8-10 years: Integrated “cognitive coprocessors” paired with on-device LLMs become common in work, learning, and well-being settings. This isn’t just a wearable; it’s a thinking companion. A CortexPod doesn’t just help you stay productive; it helps you stay aligned with your energy, thoughts, and intent. Next up: Subdermal Audio Transducer + Laryngeal Micro-Node (“Silent Voice”) 

🦾🌈 Empowering Lives: The Impact of AI on Modern Prosthetics 🌈🦾 🦾 Imagine a world where individuals with limb loss can control prosthetics with the same finesse as natural limbs. Thanks to groundbreaking AI innovations, that world is becoming a reality. 🚀 By tailoring prosthetic devices to the unique needs of each user, AI ensures a perfect fit and unparalleled functionality. 🌟 For instance, the LUKE Arm and the Össur Proprio Foot utilize AI to adapt to users' movements, making prosthetics not just functional but a seamless extension of the body. Incredible advancements in AI-driven #Prosthetics are creating brain-machine interfaces that connect directly to the user's nervous system. This cutting-edge tech interprets neural signals to translate them into movements, mimicking natural limb functions. 🧠🔗 From sensing wetness and temperature to distinguishing textures, the sophistication and dexterity of AI-supported prosthetics are setting new standards. 🌐 With each leap forward, they're restoring not just functionality, but dignity and independence to countless lives. While challenges remain in accurately interpreting neural signals, the future is bright. 🌈 Researchers are optimistic about AI making prosthetics even smarter, more responsive, and closer to natural limbs. 🤖 #HealthcareInnovation #AI #MachineLearning #Prosthetics #FutureOfAI #TechForGood

Your body is about to become its own doctor. Are we ready for the future of AI-driven medicine? A new wave of bioelectronic implants is emerging—devices smaller than a grain of rice, powered by photonics and AI, capable of detecting disease before symptoms appear and intervening in real time. Imagine: 🔹 A seizure prevented before it begins. 🔹 Glucose levels auto-regulated without injections. 🔹 Infections neutralized before they become dangerous. These are not theoretical concepts—they are already in development, driven by research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University School of Medicine, and ETH Zürich, and investments from Medtronic, Abbott, and NeuroPace. We are heading toward a future where wearable health trackers evolve into AI-driven implants that act autonomously. But what happens next? Should AI-driven implants be able to make medical decisions without human oversight? Should they be optional, or will they become essential for longevity and disease prevention? Could they widen the healthcare gap, or make advanced treatment universally accessible? This is one of the most important MedTech conversations of our time, and I want to hear your thoughts. Is society ready for this? 💡 Drop your insights in the comments. Let’s discuss where this is heading. 🔗 Read my full Sales Pulse Medical Trends newsletter article below #MedTech #Bioelectronics #AI #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfMedicine #Bioengineering #Cybersecurity #QuantumSensors #MedicalTechnology #AIInHealthcare #Futurism #HealthTech #MedicalDevices #ArtificialIntelligence #Neuroscience #DigitalHealth

MIT researchers have developed a #wearable #ultrasound device that could potentially detect breast cancer in its early stages. This device could be particularly beneficial for patients at high risk of developing breast cancer between routine mammograms. As someone who has experienced personal loss to breast cancer, I am thrilled to see this advancement and as a professional working to empower #consumerhealth technologies and #accesstocare I am excited to see this shape up. 💡This innovative device, designed as a flexible patch that can be attached to a bra, targets those most likely to develop interval cancers - aggressive tumors that form between regular mammograms. 💡The device leverages the same ultrasound technology used in #medicalimaging centers, but with a twist. A novel piezoelectric material has been incorporated, allowing for #miniaturization of the ultrasound scanner without compromising the resolution of the images. 💡In preliminary tests, the device successfully detected cysts as small as 0.3 cm in diameter, equivalent to the size of early-stage tumors. 💡 The team is working on a miniaturized version of the imaging system, roughly the size of a smartphone. They also plan to incorporate #AI to analyze image changes over time, potentially offering more accurate #diagnostics 💡The wearable ultrasound patch is reusable and could be used at home, providing a practical solution for those at high risk for breast cancer who could benefit from frequent screening. It could also bridge the gap for those who lack regular #access to screening facilities. _________________________________________________________________________________ This is a significant step towards early detection and intervention, ultimately increasing survival rates especially for women with dense breast tissues. Read the entire Science paper at the link in comments. _________________________________________________________________________________ #healthcareonlinkedin #healthcareinnovation #breastcancerawareness #medicaldevices #wearabletechnology #earlydetection #accesstocare

In the latest tech update, Humane™, a company co-founded by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has developed an interesting new device called the Ai Pin. Here's a quick overview: 1️⃣ Background: Humane, established by ex-Apple experts, introduces the Ai Pin to help reduce our reliance on smartphones. 2️⃣ Features: This AI-powered wearable device allows voice and touch control and can handle tasks like messaging, music, and calls. It's even more conversationally skilled than existing virtual assistants. 3️⃣ Development: The Ai Pin's creation involved five years of work, significant funding, and multiple patents, highlighting a focus on sound quality and user-friendly design. 4️⃣ Sales Strategy: Humane plans an initial sale of 100,000 Ai Pins, priced at $699 each, with a monthly subscription. It operates on its own OS, Cosmos. 5️⃣ Challenges: There are some concerns about early adoption and initial technical issues, common in new tech launches. 6️⃣ AI Integration: Supported by AI leaders like Sam Altman of OpenAI, the Ai Pin reflects a growing trend in AI wearable technology. 7️⃣ Company Philosophy: Humane focuses on utility without addiction, incorporating a 'trust light' for recording transparency. 8️⃣ Societal Impact: The device aims to address the broader societal effects of smartphone usage. 9️⃣  Market Reception: The Ai Pin has sparked both excitement and skepticism. Its success will hinge on consumer acceptance and its integration into everyday life. An interesting development in the wearable tech space, the Ai Pin could be a step towards more integrated and balanced digital experiences. What are your thoughts on this new technology? #technews #aipin #humane #innovation #artificialintelligence

Imagine being unable to speak for nearly two decades and then suddenly communicating again through technology. This became a reality for a woman who lost her ability to speak 18 years ago, thanks to the research led by Dr. Edward Chang at the University of California, San Francisco. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Researchers have developed a system that translates brain signals into speech and facial expressions using a digital avatar. Essentially, sensors capture the electrical signals in the brain that are associated with speech and movement. These signals are then decoded by artificial intelligence algorithms and converted into real-time spoken words and expressions displayed by the avatar. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭? - Hope for Neurological Conditions: This offers new avenues for individuals facing paralysis, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological challenges to communicate and interact with the world. - Expanding Possibilities: Earlier this year, Neuralink showcased a patient controlling online games like chess solely with their thoughts using a brain-chip implant. This hints at a future where brain-computer interfaces could become more commonplace. While discussions about artificial intelligence often bring up concerns about dystopian futures, developments like these highlight the positive impact AI can have on people's lives. We might even envision a future where there's a two-way connection between our brains and external devices, potentially offering expanded memory or processing capabilities. Do you think people would consider adopting this kind of technology if it could enhance their abilities or restore lost functions? #innovation #technology #future #management #startups

What if an electrical sensor became batteryless? We could enjoy lifelong performance without the need for charging or battery replacement. The potential applications are endless. The sensor can be implanted in the body/environment for health monitoring, smart agriculture, and environmental pollution control. In our research, we have explored this concept in two key studies. In the first work, we demonstrated that an electrochemical sensor can harvest energy indefinitely from sensing ions without compromising its sensing performance. https://lnkd.in/gDWsqwyK In the follow-up work, we showed that the harvested energy can indeed support the power consumption of wearable and implantable devices, showing the practical viability of this innovative approach. https://lnkd.in/g3AHWC3R I want to thank #PurdueUniversity and #Ceedgroup for research support. #Selfpoweredsensor #Wearabledevice #Energyharvest #smartagriculture #healthmonitor