Risks and benefits of wearables at the workplace
Wearable technology offers various new opportunities to monitor human activity and improve productivity, efficiency, connectivity, health, and wellness. Wearables can strike out many potential...
Wearable devices for personalized rehabilitation in healthcare
Personalized rehabilitation in healthcare involves tailoring rehabilitation programs to meet each patient's individual needs. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, personalized rehabilitation considers a patient's...
The history of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) – Timeline
Researchers have already demonstrated the human neuroprosthetic control of computer cursors, robotic limbs, and speech synthesizers, using no more than 256 electrodes. These successes...
Top social distancing devices for offices and workplaces
The only way to stem the spread of COVID-19, until scientists find a vaccine, is social distancing. To ensure business continuity without compromising the...
Why do people stop using wearables and fitness trackers?
For several reasons, fitness trackers and other wearables have become very popular with the general public. They are thought to be better at monitoring...
Wearable military technology – Four new wearables for soldiers
The nature of warfare has changed considerably over the years. The landscape of the conflict is evolving with an increasing number of both conventional...
Top wearable chairs that let you take a seat anywhere
Millions of people work in factories, assembly lines, and retail stores around the world, continually bending and crouching to do their jobs without any...
Ambient assisted living (AAL) for the elderly and patients with chronic diseases
The concept of a smart home or smart environment consists of a network of smart sensors, wearables, and automated mechanisms in the Internet of...
Development of exoskeleton – The past and present
Once a science fiction, exoskeleton has today become a part of the commercialized product family. It is a technology that extends, complements, substitutes, enhances...
Digital jewelry revolutionizing wearable technology
Mobile computing has evolved rapidly, liberating us from the confines of our desks. However, the inconvenience of carrying traditional devices persists. In the next...
Active vs. passive exoskeletons explained
The proper functioning of the limbs in our human body plays a fundamental role in health. Significant motor difficulties appear when these limbs are...
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) explained
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is a powerful communication tool that allows a human to control a computer, peripheral, or other electronic devices with thought. It...
