The development of rehabilitative devices has seen another milestone at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Specifically intended for stroke patients with hemiplegia, the Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton is a first-of-its-kind multimodal robot for ankle-foot therapy that enhances lower limb motor function and walking capacity.

About 50,000 new occurrences of stroke are reported to occur in Hong Kong each year, and 85% of patients have some degree of reduced physical mobility. Regaining physical mobility after a stroke is essential for reducing symptoms like impairment. This can be achieved by consistent, rigorous, and repeated rehabilitation training. Accessing daytime outpatient rehabilitation services at nearby hospitals and rehabilitation clinics is difficult, nevertheless, because of the high demand. As a result, stroke victims frequently find it difficult to engage in regular, timely rehabilitation exercises.

Foot drop and inversion are common functional deficits among stroke patients that cause major disruptions to their daily lives. The Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton is a novel multimodal wearable robot for ankle-foot rehabilitation that combines the benefits of the exoskeleton, soft pneumatic muscles, tactile sensory feedback, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation technology in one system. The research team behind this innovative device is led by Dr. Hu Xiaoling, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU. Not only can the gadget efficiently address foot drop and foot inversion, but it can also help stroke patients walk more naturally. Furthermore, it can enhance walking balance and, over time, support rehabilitative neuroplasticity, reports Mirage.

Hemiplegic stroke patients typically have impaired muscle strength and impaired motor function at the affected lower extremity, particularly in the foot and ankle. The gait events of patients, such as standing, heel strike, heel off, and toe-off, can be automatically detected by the Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton. With mechanical support from the exoskeleton and soft pneumatic muscles, the device can help a patient stand firmly on their affected foot. It can also improve foot drop by teaching the patient how to balance their plantar pressure and exert propelling force when walking through vibration tactile feedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

Because of its lightweight design and sporty features, the400g Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton is more appropriate for hemiplegic patients to use unilaterally on their own. Patients can practice any time, any place—at home, outdoors, or indoors—with this device's minimal power consumption and four-hour continuous use period on a 9V rechargeable battery. There are other exoskeleton lower-limb robots on the market, but they are not very useful in helping stroke patients with hemiplegia improve their ankle joint and muscle coordination because they only use external force to help patients walk. The high weight and power consumption of these robots also restrict their use in medical facilities such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Conventional ankle-foot orthoses have the potential to induce atrophy in the muscles and hinder patients' ability to regain voluntary motor control over the affected leg's ankle.

Related: MIT Researchers Develop Touch-Sensing Glove That May Help In Stroke Recovery

Dr Hu stated, "Combining the research capabilities of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Centre, School of Fashion and Textiles, and Department of Computing, the Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton is a testament to PolyU's exceptional strength in interdisciplinary research. This research achievement provides stroke patients a better option for lower limb rehabilitation training, incorporating the training into their daily activities. It also enables therapists to provide tele-supervision of the rehabilitation progress of multiple patients. We hope such flexible self-help training can effectively supplement traditional outpatient rehabilitation services, helping stroke patients achieve more efficient rehabilitation progress."

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VRSim, Inc., a leading innovator and provider of virtual reality training solutions, announced its newest product, VRNA EMS, at an Open House event on November 3rd. VRNA EMS uses VR technology to provide immersive training for Emergency Medical Professionals and First Responders. The OpenHouse featured VRSim staff demonstrating VRNA EMS' ability to provide hands-on learning experiences focused on critical life-saving skills required in the field.

The Open House, held at VRSim headquarters in East Hartford, CT, attracted a diverse audience of industry professionals, government representatives, and local community members. Attendees experienced VRSim's renowned immersive training technology, including SimSpray, VRTEX, VRNA CNA, and the newly announced VRNA EMS.

With VRNA EMS, trainees engage in realistic scenarios, practice critical decision-making, and enhance their skills through hands-on activities in safe, controlled environments. The immersive tool covers testable skills that align with the National Registry and are required by state and national certifications.

"We need to train and field a new generation of EMS providers, and this is going to help us do that," said Ben Zura, VRSim's EMS consultant.

VRNA EMS' key features and benefits include:

·       Realistic EMS Scenarios: Learning content uses a library of scenarios based on real-life situations ranging from trauma incidents to medical emergencies.

·       Immersive Training: Trainees use physical actions to treat virtual patients, use equipment, and interact with environments as they practice.

·       Performance Feedback: In-depth performance metrics help trainers assess and improve trainee proficiency.

·       Cost Efficient: VRNA is a cost-effective way for more students to access hands-on learning experiences at a lower cost than traditional mannequins and materials.

·       Accessibility: VRNA supplements lab and field training with easy-to-use, hands-on skills experiences that can be used in class, home, or practical lab settings.

Related: New Partnership Aims to Detect Brain Disorder Using Virtual Reality

"We are proud to introduce VRNA EMS, which has the potential to revolutionize the way emergency medical professionals and first responders receive training," said Matthew Wallace, CEO and President of VRSim. "All of our products underscore our commitment to creating career pathways and enhancing safety and preparedness in these critical jobs."

About VRSim

VRSim is a leading provider of virtual reality (VR) training solutions for the skilled trades and allied health. Headquartered in East Hartford, CT, VRSim works to reimagine skills education through innovative training systems for welding, industrial coatings, construction, manufacturing, and allied health career fields. VRSim technology is used worldwide in high schools, vocational training institutions, and workforce development initiatives.

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Artera, the Saas digital health leader in patient communications, today announced the availability of Artera Care Assist, powered by Hyro, a leader in AI-powered adaptive communications. Artera Care Assist is a web-virtual assistant that can be deployed on a healthcare provider's website, in as little as 48 hours, to answer common patient questions 24/7. Patient inquiries can now be answered instantly by the virtual assistant based on information already available on the provider's website, such as office hours, where to park, and more. Artera Care Assist delivers Artera's 700+ customers another channel to digitally connect with patients on their terms without adding additional workload to busy, overburdened staff. Artera Care Assist, powered by Hyro, is now generally available.

"Millions of patients visit healthcare providers' websites each year. Artera Care Assist expands our industry-leading patient communications technology to those patients and enables health systems to consolidate more of their communications into a single, integrated platform," said Guillaume de Zwirek, CEO and Founder, of Artera.

"We're thrilled to partner with Artera to deliver healthcare providers an integrated communications solution that drives staff efficiency and helps address the labor challenges we know they are facing," said Israel Krush, CEO and Co-Founder of Hyro. "This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering responsible AI-powered patient-facing communications to health systems across the U.S., empowering patient access teams, and creating a delightful patient journey across channels."

The partnership between Artera and Hyro comes as healthcare providers grapple with significant market headwinds: mounting consumer expectations for seamless, digitized experiences and labor-related issues such as staff burnout and workforce shortages. With 78 percent of patients saying" ease of navigation" are factors for leaving a healthcare provider1and 47 percent of current healthcare workers planning to exit the industry by 20252, Artera Care Assist delivers a timely option for providers looking to remain competitive without adding workload to already overburdened staff.

"Every day, patients at Hackensack Meridian Health are using web assistants to knock on our digital front doors and every day, we are reaching patients through SMS about their care, " said Pamela Landis, senior vice president of digital engagement, Hackensack Meridian Health. "The gap was that the interactions weren't connected and didn't extend throughout the patient journey. This partnership will make the access to care easier for patients. It's important to Hackensack Meridian Health that our technology partners are open to collaborating as they bring their unique skills and value to help ensure a better patient experience."

Artera Care Assist is available alongside Artera Harmony, which is the only SaaS platform capable of integrating any third-party solution to offer visibility, unification and orchestration across an entire organization's patient communications tech stack. The result? Improved conversion rates and better patient outcomes.

About Artera

Artera is a SaaS digital health leader redefining patient communication. Artera is trusted by 700+ healthcare systems and federal agencies to facilitate approximately 2.2 billion messages reaching 72+ million patients annually. The Artera platform integrates across a healthcare organization's tech stack, EHRs, and third-party vendors to unify, simplify, and orchestrate digital communications into the patient's preferred channel(texting, email and/or IVR), in 109+ languages. Founded in 2015, Artera is based in Santa Barbara, California, and has been named a Deloitte TechnologyFast 500 company (2021, 2022, 2023), and ranked on the Inc.

About Hyro

Hyro, the #1 Adaptive Communications Platform, enables health systems to automate workflows and conversations across their most valuable platforms, services, and channels—including call centers, websites, SMS, mobile apps, and more. Top-performing organizations trust Hyro's plug-and-play approach, including an award-winning natural language engine, to help them recapture time and investment lost to building and maintaining chat and voice solutions. With Conversational Intelligence, Hyro delivers omnichannel analytics, including engagement metrics, trending topics, and knowledge gaps, that offer industry-leading explainability, control, and optimization. Headquartered in New York, Hyro delights clients like Intermountain Healthcare, Baptist Health, and Novant Health with AI assistants that are 60x faster to deploy, easy to maintain, and simple to scale—generating better conversations, more conversions, and revenue-driving insights. Hyro was founded in 2018 by Israel Krush and Rom Cohen.

RayNeo, an industry leader in consumer-grade augmented reality (AR) innovation, has launched its latest RayNeo Air 2 XR glasses for the global markets. Crafted with a user-centric principle, the RayNeo Air 2 delivers cinema-grade vibrant visuals, immersive private audio experiences, and a wealth of customizable features to match users' preferences. All of this is elegantly encased in a comfortable and stylish design.

The RayNeo Air 2 marks RayNeo's latest achievement in consumer-focused wearable displays, following the groundbreaking success of the RayNeo X2 true AR glasses -- the world's first binocular full-color Micro LED optical waveguide AR glasses.

Riding the wave of display breakthroughs, the RayNeo Air 2 aims to enhance the holistic user experience of XR wearables. Whether you want unrestricted, cinema-quality viewing from any position, to create a personal virtual workspace in a crowded environment, or to dive into seamless gaming adventures, the RayNeo Air 2 opens up a world of endless possibilities for you.

Ultra-Crisp, Ultra-Brilliant, Unparalleled Audiovisuals

The RayNeo Air 2 presents exceptional visuals while using less power and lighter display panels, compared with its predecessor, the GLOMO award-winning TCL NXTWEAR S. Harnessing Sony's latest 0.55-inch Micro OLED screens, RayNeo Air 2's dual Full HD displays unfold an expansive 46° field of view (FOV) with a crystal-clear clarity of 49 pixels-per-degree (PPD). The glasses bring to users a vivid, detailed, and portable visual experience, equivalent to watching a 201-inch virtual screen from six meters away, akin to being in an immersive movie theater.

Thanks to RayNeo's TCL-backed cutting-edge display technology, the RayNeo Air 2 boasts an industry-leading image brightness of up to 600 nits. With a sharpness greater than 0.8 MTF, a 108% sRGB color range, and an impressive 100,000:1 contrast ratio, these glasses transform your real environment into a virtual cinematic studio, fully unleashing XR technology's potential.

Enjoy remarkable dynamic surround immersion powered by RayNeo's latest audio technologies. Engineered with dual super-linear stereo speakers, the well-calibrated sound system delivers a refined bassline for immersive jamming sessions anywhere, anytime. As a pioneer in applying advanced anti-leakage sound techniques to XR glasses, RayNeo introduces an enhanced "Whisper Mode 2.0" version for discreet listening. Enhanced acoustic phase cancellation technology guarantees your privacy while creating a disturbance-free environment for those around you.

Superior Comfort for Extended Wear

Encased in a sleek and lightweight body, the device is around 15% lighter than the TCL NXTWEAR S. Exclusive air-cushion nose pad creates a feather-like touch to your nose. The weight distribution is meticulously optimized to reduce pressure on the face, and the enhanced thermal design ensures your forehead remains comfortable even after prolonged use, whether you're lying in bed or resting in an airplane seat.

Revolutionary Gaming Companion

Elevate your gaming experience to a whole new level with the RayNeo Air 2, which features a blazing-fast 120Hz refresh rate for silky-smooth gameplay. With simple setups, the glasses can connect to a host of gaming devices, including gaming phones, PCs, and consoles such as the Steam Deck, Sony PlayStation, and Microsoft Xbox.

Related: Facebook and Ray Ban Launch Next-Gen Smart Glasses Ray-Ban Stories

There's also exciting news for Nintendo Switch enthusiasts with the arrival of JoyDock – the first-of-its-kind, all-in-one adapter customized for this beloved console.

Personalized Features

Recognizing valuable feedback from our users, RayNeo has incorporated a personal touch to the latest RayNeo Air 2 glasses. For the first time, these glasses offer unprecedented color adjustment flexibility to users. Wearers can fine-tune the glasses' display settings on the "RayNeoXR" app, including saturation, temperature, and color tone, to align with their viewing preferences.

Pricing and Availability

The RayNeo Air 2 is now available on the RayNeo Amazon US store at a recommended retailer price (RRP) of $379.

About RayNeo

RayNeo, incubated by TCL Electronics (1070. HK), is an industry leader in consumer-grade AR innovation, developing some of the world's most revolutionary AR consumer hardware, software, and applications. RayNeo specializes in the research and development of AR technologies with industry-leading optics, display, algorithm, and device manufacturing. Established in 2021, RayNeo has launched the world's first full-color Micro-LED optical waveguide AR glasses, achieving several technology breakthroughs in the industry.

Wraparound displays are still relatively new, but foldable phones are starting to become more common. This year's Mobile World Congress included some really amazing technology, such as Motorola's concept phone, the Rizr, whose screen glides across the bottom. One of the most intriguing exhibits at the expo was Motorola's concept phone. Now, the company has gone one step further with flexible displays, releasing a strange phone that bends backward to encircle your wrist like an expensive bracelet.

Motorola's Mobility business unveiled a prototype phone at Lenovo Tech World '23 that features a flexible display that can bend at different angles, enabling it to wrap and twist around your wrist. Known as the "Adaptive Display Concept," it features a pOLED screen with Full HD Plus resolution that can be "bent and shaped into different" forms to accommodate varied situations. The top half curves upward for a more ergonomic viewing experience. This self-standing position presents you with a 4.6-inch display, ideal for video calls, scrolling through social feeds, and other vertical-aligned tasks. The use cases are flexible.

Motorola is essentially using this concept—which is why it is investing R&D resources in it—to demonstrate to consumers that there are alternative, less bulky phone options available besides foldables, such as the Razr 2023. Unlike the leading foldable phones, Motorola's wraparound phone doesn't require an extra hinge, which is one of its best features. Motorola claims that when the 6.9-inch screen is bent in half, it becomes a compact 4.6-inch display. It can either be wrapped around your wrist or stand erect on the bent portion.

Motorola is also introducing new onboard LLM AI functions that enable users to swiftly summarize web pages, enhance document scanning(even with wrinkles), and even mask private names and data for social media sharing.

Read more: MediaTek Launches New Dimensity 5G Smartphone Chipsets with Unrivaled AI and Multimedia

You would edit any picture from the demo and then hit the AI button that shows up in the image editor. After that, the AI will analyze the image and automatically remove names, usernames, and other personally identifiable information, allowing you to share content on social media more securely and without inadvertently disclosing too much information.

Although the time frame for the arrival of these capabilities on Motorola phones is unknown, we anticipate that some will appear in the company's Android 14 update.

By warning users to seek medical attention, ECGs help control cardiovascular disease, which affects almost 4 million Australians and claims the lives of about 100 people every day.

An RMIT University-led team has developed a wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) device that may be utilized in ambulatory care and remote healthcare settings to help individuals with cardiovascular illness avoid heart attacks. The RMIT device weighs only 10 grams, in contrast to the several hundred grams that most wearable ECG monitors usually weigh.

The study was published in the journal AIP Applied Physics Reviews.

Lead author PhD scholar Peter Elango from RMIT said heart attacks often occurred with little or no warning, as signals were difficult to spot without continuous monitoring.

“Nearly half of the people who have heart attacks do not realize what’s happening until it’s too late,” Elango said.

“My dream is a world with zero preventable heart attacks.”

Because gold is extremely conductive, biocompatible, and chemically inert, the researchers decided to utilize it as the material for their dry electrode. Their electrodes had a significant surface area-to-volume ratio and were lightweight due to the incorporation of thin gold sheets, which helped with the efficient capture of ECG data. They tried a number of different shapes before deciding on a hexagonal pattern because it better conforms to the skin's natural curves and records ECG signals, reports NewAtlas.

Compared to existing wearable ECG monitors, which usually weigh several hundred grams, the device weighs only 10 g (0.3 oz). The researchers discovered that only three of their ultra-thin electrodes could adequately monitor a person's heart, compared to the usual ECG's twelve electrodes. The precision of the dry electrodes was comparable to that of a conventional 12-lead ECG.

“The dry electrodes, which are less than one-tenth the width of a human hair, are highly sensitive to the cardiac signals of the user,” said Peter Elango, lead and corresponding author of the study.

Related: ChatGPT's Knowledge of Heart Disease Prevention

The electrodes are Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices that connect to an ECG machine. Additionally, they can be applied to parts of the body that you wouldn't normally put them on, such as the back of the neck, which offers benefits despite being uncommon.

The researchers hope to employ their wearable dry electrodes as a preventive medical device as well as in ambulatory care and remote healthcare settings. They can be incorporated into wearable textiles for long-term cardiac monitoring, in addition to being utilized as a stand-alone device.

Kieslect, the global, fashion-forward smartwatch brand, celebrated the global launch of the Kieslect Ks2 today. Boasting "Dual Core, Triple Speed" technology, a 2.5D GPU dynamic display, and more user-friendly features, the Ks2 enables consumers to enjoy technology while enhancing the humanized experience.

Dual Core, Triple Speed

Featuring "Dual Core" Technology, the Kieslect Ks2 possesses an amazing 60 FPS refresh rate while reducing power consumption by 30%. All of these contribute to seamless connectivity, lighting-fast responses, and incredible efficiency.

Smart Sports Recognition & Running Courses

The Ks2 smartwatch comes packaged with over 100 pre-programmed sports modes, including smart recognition of six of the most popular sports modes. It also includes six pre-programmed running courses for users to challenge themselves with.

Body Energy

With an advanced biometric sensor, Body Energy collects data on users' physical activity, stress, heart rate, and sleep quality. Users can monitor their complete health and make smarter decisions about exercise, sleep, and more while taking educated steps toward forming healthy habits based on their body's data.

Alexa Built-in

Keep users' hands-free and users' minds on the task, and ask Alexa to help. Check the weather, set an alarm, make a call, play a song, and more with built-in Alexa - powered by users' voice.

Related: Google’s Pixel Watch Can Now Detect Falls

One-Step Pairing and Calls

Kieslect's 2-in-1 calling chipset and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity eliminate the complicated multi-step process of other smartwatches in place of a simple, single-step pairing process for a hassle-free smartwatch experience.

The Kieslect Ks2 integrated a refined aluminum frame, anti-glare glass, and 2.01" AMOLED display for an elegant, yet eye-catching style. 3ATM water resistance enables you to fully relish your swimming experience. Users also enjoy eight accurate 24/7 Health Monitoring Metrics. The Kieslect Ks2 is now available on the company’s website with prices starting at $99.

About Kieslect

Kieslect was founded in 2017 to create smart wearable solutions that fuse cutting-edge technology with forefront design. Their fashion-forward smartwatches help both men and women express their unique sense of style, and we continue to innovate and strive to deliver the best experience to their users. Now, Kieslect products are available in 68 countries and embraced by 12 million users worldwide.

AiQ Synertial, a global leader in motion capture technology, has unveiled a groundbreaking product line that is set to redefine the world of inertial motion capture. The highly-anticipated G6 range of full-body motion capture suits and gloves pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the field, solidifying the company's reputation for digital evolution and innovation.

The G6 range represents a significant leap forward in motion capture technology, showcasing the highest sensor specification in the industry. With patent-pending 15-axis IMUs capable of measuring an impressive 4000 degrees of rotation per second, these products offer an unprecedented level of precision. This exceptional precision allows for the accurate and reliable capture of even the most subtle human movements, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from detailed biomechanical analysis to creating lifelike animations.

One of the key features of the G6 range is its compatibility with leading animation, biomechanics, and Siemens PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. This compatibility streamlines workflow and allows users to harness the full potential of motion capture data, ensuring that the technology seamlessly integrates into real-world scenarios.

The G6 range uses a second-skin suit developed by AiQ Clothing, a Taiwan-based textile expert. This smart clothing, owned by TexRay Industrial Co. Ltd, boasts 45 years of experience in functional fabric and garment manufacturing. The suit's IPX5 hand-washable capabilities ensure a high level of hygiene, making functionality and comfort seamlessly intertwined.

Mr. Ali Kord, the Chief Technology Officer of AiQ Synertial, expressed his excitement about the G6 range, stating, "We're thrilled to introduce the G6 Inertial Motion Capture Suit and Gloves to the world. This product range represents the culmination of years of research and development. In collaborating with AiQ Smart Clothing and their partners across Europe and Asia, Synertial Technologies has co-produced in G6 a shining example of how international technological partnerships can flourish and benefit our interconnected world. We're confident it sets a new industry benchmark for precision and versatility, opening up endless possibilities for creatives, researchers, and industry professionals."

The partnership between Taiwan- and UK-based companies, AiQ Synertial and AiQ Smart Clothing, exemplifies global technological alliances in the contemporary world. The G6 Inertial Motion Capture Suit and Gloves are poised to revolutionize motion capture with their unparalleled accuracy and flexibility. Whether it's creating lifelike animations, advancing sports sciences, or optimizing Industry 4.0 processes, the G6 range is set to become the go-to solution across multiple industries.

For more information about the AiQ Synertial G6 range and to explore its applications, please visit their official website at www.synertial.com. Additionally, you can experience the G6 and its capabilities in person by visiting booth 427 at ITSEC in Orlando from November 27th to December 1st, 2023. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the future of motion capture technology.

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COROS, makers of GPS sports technology and training software for multi-sport athletes, announced that its arm-worn Heart Rate Monitor has been recognized as a TIME Best Invention for 2023.

This recognition from TIME highlights COROS' significant impact on the fitness industry, setting a new standard for precision and user-friendly design and reaffirming the brand's commitment to innovation and excellence.

COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports technology and training software for multi-sport athletes, announces that its arm-worn Hear Rate Monitor has been recognized as a TIME Best Invention for 2023.

COROS Wearables Inc., makers of GPS sports technology and training software for multi-sport athletes, announces that its arm-worn Heart Rate Monitor has been recognized as a TIME Best Invention for 2023.

"We are thrilled and honored that the COROS Heart Rate Monitor has been recognized as a TIME Best Invention for 2023," said Lewis Wu, CEO and Co-founder of COROS. "This accolade not only acknowledges our relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of fitness technology but also reaffirms our commitment to empowering individuals to reach their peak performance. We are excited to continue innovating and providing cutting-edge solutions for fitness enthusiasts worldwide."

Of the new list, TIME's editors write: "The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions)—including the world's most powerful supercomputer, a game-changing entertainment venue, and a new shape—that are changing how we live, work, play, and think about what's possible."

Related: Peloton Launches New Wearable Heart Rate Monitor

Accuracy

COROS' Heart Rate Monitor integrates advanced multi-channel optical sensors for precise tracking, automatically transmitting heart rate data to three Bluetooth® Enabled Devices. With a durable rechargeable battery offering 38 hours of recording and 80 days in standby mode, the monitor features a comfortable fabric band and a low-profile design for seamless wear and minimal distraction during workouts.

Easy to Wear

Easier to wear than a chest strap, the Heart Rate Monitor'ssoft fabric band secures comfortably around the user's arm with a textured grip, ensuring a low-profile design that won't snag on clothing or gymequipment, allowing users to concentrate on their performance.

A Standalone Device

COROS' Heart Rate Monitor enables standalone use with any3rd Party Bluetooth supported device, including GPS Watches, Cycle Computers,and Mobile Devices.

About COROS

COROS is a sports technology company that optimizes athletetraining for peak performance.

COROS embodies an active, outdoor lifestyle, deliveringhigh-grade hardware and innovative technology for endurance athletes in extremeenvironments. Each product is meticulously designed, tested, and refined with auser-centric approach for peak performance.

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DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, today announces the Osmo Pocket 3, a versatile pocket-sized gimbal camera. The Osmo Pocket 3 features a powerful 1-inch CMOS sensor, that delivers detail-rich imaging, an intuitive 2-inch rotatable touchscreen for precise control, and the ability to effortlessly switch between horizontal and vertical shooting. Experience stunning 4K/120fps video, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and an array of intelligent features that make it the perfect companion for every moving moment.

“With the Osmo Pocket 3, we've reimagined handheld imaging, offering users a creative tool that combines precision and portability like never before,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “We're eager to witness the incredible stories and moments our users will capture with this remarkable camera.”

Compact Design, Impressive Visuals

The compact and flexible Osmo Pocket 3 is equipped with a 1-inch CMOS sensor that delivers unparalleled image quality, even in challenging lighting conditions. With the ability to shoot in 4K/120fps, every moment can be caught with captivating clarity. Through specialized image quality optimization, Osmo Pocket 3’s night shots bring low-light scenes to life with clarity and authentic color.

Intelligent Features

Osmo Pocket 3 introduces a host of intelligent features to elevate your creative output. Its 2-inch full-color OLED rotatable touch screen offers effortless control at your fingertips. The full-pixel fast focusing ensures sharp focus, even with quick-moving subjects, and introduces a Product Showcase mode for smooth live streaming and product showcasing. With its three-axis mechanical stabilization, Osmo Pocket 3 ensures steady images even during dynamic camera movements.

ActiveTrack 6.0 offers multiple follow modes, including Face Auto-Detect and Dynamic Framing, for cinematic-level footage. The built-in three-mic array reduces wind noise and captures omnidirectional stereo sound, providing immersive audio. DJI Mic 2 compatibility enables dual-person recording for vlogs, interviews, and live streams. Glamour Effects 2.0 adds personalized beauty options, while Osmo Pocket 3's automatic axis locks secure the gimbal in the storage position. Osmo Pocket 3 can be charged to 80% in just 16 minutes. When fully charged, it can record up to 116 minutes of 4K/60fps footage or up to 166 minutes of 1080p/24fps footage, giving you more time to get the shots you love.

Creative Modes, Endless Possibilities

Osmo Pocket 3 is a versatile creative tool, that can adapt to any scenario, including live streaming in high-definition, and functioning as a webcam for online meetings and video chats. Its built-in timecode function streamlines post-production, ensuring that your footage syncs seamlessly between different cameras for pro-level editing and storytelling.

Osmo Pocket 3 also offers a range of creative modes and features that are just a few taps away, including:‍

• ‍Spin Shot: Get 180° smooth camera movements with one hand.‍
• Motionlapse: From sunrises to city traffic, capture the gorgeous and surreal flow of time.‍
• Digital Zoom: Up to 4x digital zoom lets you get closer in any shot.‍
• Panorama: Give sweeping landscapes and scenes the full detail they deserve.

Read more: The World’s Smallest Action Camera

Edit with LightCut

The LightCut app effortlessly connects to your Osmo Pocket3, offering a convenient One-Tap Edit feature for simple content creation. Using AI intelligent recognition, it highlights moments from your footage and instantly generates shareable 4K videos, saving you valuable editing time.

Accessories that Unleash Imagination

Elevate your Osmo Pocket 3 experience with a selection of versatile accessories designed to complement your creativity:

• ‍Osmo Pocket 3 Black Mist Filter: The Black Mist Filter adopts a magnetic design for easy mounting. It can control highlight flares and soften skin tones, giving you a unique and captivating look.‍
• Osmo Pocket 3 Wide-Angle Lens: Attach the Wide-Angle Lens to expand the FOV to 108° and capture more in every frame. Its magnetic design allows for quick, convenient attachment and detachment.‍
• Osmo Mini Tripod: The Mini Tripod is flexible, portable, and equipped with a 1/4″-20 screw for expansion.‍
• Osmo Pocket 3 Battery Handle: The Battery Handle has a built-in 950mAh battery, which can increase the operating time by approximately 62% when connected to Pocket 3.[5] It supports hot swapping and comes with a USB-C port that can be used to connect external audio devices. The1/4″ thread at the bottom can connect accessories like tripods.‍
• DJI Mic 2 Transmitter: The DJI Mic 2 Transmitter ensures clear sound recording to deliver pro-level audio quality. One transmitter has an operating time of six hours and comes with 8 GB of internal storage which can store up to 14 hours of 48kHz 24-bit audio without compression.‍
• Osmo Pocket 3 Magnetic ND Filters Set: The Magnetic ND Filters Set includes ND16, ND64, and ND256 filters. A magnetic design facilitates easy attachment and detachment.‍
• Osmo Pocket 3 Expansion Adapter: The Expansion Adapter can expand to fit a cold shoe and an action camera port.‍
• Osmo Pocket 3 Carrying Bag: Designed specifically for the Creator Combo, the Carrying Bag ensures convenient storage of all your devices and accessories.

DJI Care Refresh

DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for Osmo Pocket 3. Accidental damage is covered by the replacement service, including natural wear, collisions, and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs.

Pricing and Availability

The Osmo Pocket 3 is available to order from the company’s website.

The Osmo Pocket 3 retails for $519, and includes the Osmo Pocket 3, a Type-C to Type-C PD Cable, an Osmo Pocket 3 Protective Cover, a DJI Wrist Strap, and an Osmo Pocket 3 Handle With 1/4″ Thread. The Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo retails for $669, and includes the Osmo Pocket 3, a Type-C to Type-C PD Cable, an Osmo Pocket 3 Protective Cover, a DJI Wrist Strap, an Osmo Pocket 3 Handle With 1/4″ Thread, a DJI Mic 2 Transmitter (Shadow Black), a DJI Mic 2 Windscreen, a DJI Mic 2 Clip Magnet, an Osmo Pocket 3 Battery Handle, an Osmo Mini Tripod, and Osmo Pocket 3 Carrying Bag.

In addition to becoming disoriented, people with dementia may also experience extreme anxiety and even aggression. To prevent these kinds of actions from spiraling out of control, a British scientist created a pair of socks that are packed with sensors.

Dr. Zeke Steer, a roboticist at the University of Bristol, originally had the concept when he saw his own great-grandmother's behavioral issues getting worse as her dementia got worse. Dr. Steer quit his job and took a PhD at Bristol Robotics Laboratory so he could find a way to help people like his great-grandmother, who became anxious and aggressive because of her dementia.

The socks will be a game-changer in care homes and will help people with dementia live longer in their own homes. They look and feel like normal socks, are machine washable, and have received positive reviews in care home tests.

First, caregivers use a smartphone app to scan a QR code on one of the socks. Then, sensors in that sock start tracking the wearer's body movements, sweat, and heart rate continually, reports NewAtlas.

The data is sent wirelessly to a cloud-based server, where real-time machine-learning algorithms evaluate it. An alarm is sent to the caregiver's phone if agitation is observed. After then, they attend to the wearer right away in the hopes of calming them down before things go out of control.

The socks themselves are fully machine-washable and have already been successfully tested in British care homes.

Dr. Steer’s rapidly growing start-up, Milbotix, has attracted pledges worth over £550k  from over 500  investors in Crowdcube’s early access phase.

Investors get equity in Milbotix and their funds help the start-up’s patent-pending SmartSocks reach a global market.

Related: UK Virtual Reality Startup Moonhub Launches VR Dementia Training Suite

Dr. Steer said: “It’s been incredible to see so many people getting behind our mission: to improve care for the millions of people living with dementia worldwide.

“Every year 200,000 people are diagnosed with dementia in the UK alone, affecting not just them but their families and carers too.

“We are determined to bring SmartSocks to market to improve the lives of people affected by this terrible disease. Thank you to everyone who has pledged their support so far.”

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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, one company is taking bold strides toward revolutionizing patient monitoring and the way we interact with our health. Linxens, a global leader in skin adhesive technology and biosensors, is at the forefront of innovation with a vision that's changing the face of medical wearables.

The Power of Biosensors in Healthcare

In recent years, biosensors have emerged as powerful tools in medical diagnostics. These devices seamlessly blend biological elements with transducers to detect specific compounds. Enzymes, antibodies, DNA, or whole cells serve as the biological components, interacting with the target analyte to generate a measurable signal. The transducer then converts this signal into a form that offers real-time information about the analyte's concentration.

Within the world of biosensors, electrochemical sensors are gaining prominence due to their high specificity and sensitivity. These sensors are not only cost-effective but also easy to design, especially when compared to traditional lateral flow assays. Originally associated with glucose monitoring for diabetes, electrochemical sensors have expanded their reach to include point-of-care testing for infectious diseases, chronic conditions, and continuous monitoring using devices like Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM).

The Rise of Medical Wearables

Simultaneously, the realm of medical wearables has seen remarkable growth. Initially popularized by the advent of smartwatches, the scope of medical-grade wearables has expanded dramatically. These devices, designed for functions such as heart monitoring (ECG), sleep tracking, and vital sign monitoring, are now made possible through the development of biocompatible materials specifically tailored for medical applications.

Linxens: The Pioneers in Medical Sensors

Linxens embarked on its journey in the world of medical sensors by specializing in designing and manufacturing electrochemical sensors for blood gas monitoring. These sensors play a vital role in Siemens Healthineers' EPOC system. Over time, Linxens has honed its ability to offer custom-designed electrochemical sensors with various materials, designs, and applications. A unique aspect of their approach is their commitment to considering mass production as part of the development process to control costs effectively.

In 2022, Linxens took a significant leap forward by acquiring NILE AB, a Swedish-based company known for designing and mass-producing medical wearables for the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry.

The Linxens Advantage: Custom Wearables for Diverse Monitoring Needs

The merger of these two capabilities has enabled Linxens to extend its services to startups and the IVD industry, offering a wider array of biosensors in wearable applications. Linxens now can design, prototype, and manufacture unique solutions that can remain comfortably on the body for weeks, measuring a diverse range of signals, including heart rate, brain activity, pressure, temperature, pH, liquid composition, UV exposure, and biomolecule concentrations.

What makes Linxens stand out is its ability to adapt electrochemical sensors through various functionalization methods, including enzymes, oligonucleotides, aptamers, ions, and antibodies. Moreover, they've managed to develop a form factor for sweat collection using microfluidic channels, which can be incorporated into arm-band devices or directly into stick-to-skin wearables with microfluidics embedded into the adhesive.

Applications and Products Redefining Healthcare

Linxens' innovation goes beyond just wearables. Their offerings span a wide spectrum of applications aimed at enhancing and accelerating the development of new solutions for connected health and remote monitoring. With over 500 million medical electrodes produced and more than 15 million medical wearables delivered, Linxens combines expertise and innovation to ensure that product designs meet rigorous medical standards while keeping costs under control for expected mass-volume production.

1. Remote Patient Monitoring: Stick-to-skin wearables, as envisioned by Linxens, offer numerous advantages. They enable continuous and real-time monitoring of key physiological parameters, thereby facilitating remote patient management and early detection of potential health issues. This approach ultimately leads to reduced hospitalization stays and improved patient outcomes.

2. Track & Trace: In addition to their advancements in medical wearables, Linxens specializes in technical RFID tags and labels customized for demanding applications. These tags boast exceptional performance, even in high-temperature and challenging environments, making them invaluable for various tracking and tracing needs.

3. Stick-to-Skin Wearables for Cardiopathies: Continuous and non-invasive monitoring of Cardiopathies with wearables allows personalized treatment planning, early detection, and intervention, improved patient outcomes, and better comfort for users.

4. Biosensor: Electrochemical sensors, Linxens' specialty, are customizable biosensors capturing signals from multiple sources. Throughout the process, Linxens provides comprehensive support and advice on electrode design, metal selection, assembly, and mass production, forming a unique service offering that aims to accelerate the development of connected health and remote monitoring solutions.

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For more information email Linxens at: contact@linxens.com

Also visit: https://twitter.com/Linxens, https://www.linkedin.com/company/linxens/

Cognito Therapeutics, announced today that its proprietary gamma sensory stimulation at 40Hz over 6 months reduced white matter atrophy in the brain for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, according to new data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022.

“These results continue to build on our knowledge and understanding of how gamma frequency patterns in the brain are disrupted in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, and how our technology restores the levels of neural activity to improve cognition.”

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. Although white matter atrophy is observed in normal aging, it is more pronounced in AD patients. White matter degeneration, myelin loss, and oligodendrocyte damage in AD patients suggest that white matter can be a mechanistically important target for AD.

The data presented from the OVERTURE study and the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI1) database, suggest that Cognito’s 40 Hzgamma sensory stimulation therapy for 6 months may reduce white matter atrophy, protect axons, and possibly prevent myeline and oligodendrocyte damage in AD patients. Given the crucial role of white matter connecting expansive brain regions, preventing or reducing its atrophy may diminish AD disease progression.

The OVERTURE study treatment group participants received 1 hour of Cognito’s daily 40Hz simultaneous auditory-visual sensory stimulation at home for 6 months with placebo group participants receiving sham stimulation. Analysis between the groups suggested a difference in white matter atrophy favoring the treatment group. To compare the treatment group with a larger control group, Cognito studied ADNI1 data as well.

The OVERTURE study treatment group participants exhibited a 0.38±0.82 percentage increase and ADNI1 study participants exhibited a -2.45±0.40 percentage decrease in white matter volume after 6 months (p<0.004).

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“Our proprietary gamma sensory stimulation therapy for 6 months was shown to reduce white matter atrophy, and potentially protect axons, prevent myelin and oligodendrocyte damage in Alzheimer’s patients,” said Brent Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer, Cognito Therapeutics. “These results continue to build on our knowledge and understanding of how gamma frequency patterns in the brain are disrupted in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, and how our technology restores the levels of neural activity to improve cognition.”

“Given the crucial role of white matter connecting expansive brain regions, preventing or reducing its atrophy may diminish disease progression. These results presented at AAIC indicate that our therapy can potentially improve outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases that involve loss of white matter and myelination,” added Mihaly Hajos, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Cognito Therapeutics.

About Cognito Therapeutics

Based in Cambridge, MA, Cognito Therapeutics is a pioneer in disease-modifying therapeutic interventions for neurodegenerative diseases and human cognitive performance. The company has completed multiple clinical studies demonstrating its investigational therapeutic platform has the potential to safely slow or stop cognitive decline and loss of brain volume in Alzheimer’s disease. Cognito has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for treatment of the cognitive and functional symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease in individuals diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s and expects to start pivotal studies in 2022. The company’s technology is based on pioneering optogenetics research by scientific co-founders Professors Li-Huei Tsai and optogenetics pioneer Ed Boyden at MIT.

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XREAL announced XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro for the US, UK, and additional European markets. XREAL opened pre-orders today for the company's latest innovative consumer AR glasses, which will ship to customers in November. The eagerly anticipated XREAL Air 2 series builds on the momentum of its predecessor, XREAL Air, the first consumer AR glasses introduced to the world in 2022. The XREAL Air 2 series marks the third AR glasses product XREAL has brought onto the world stage.

"At XREAL, we believe augmented reality holds the promise of a paradigm shift for how people interact with technology," said Peng Jin, XREAL Co-Founder. "We believe the era of wearable displays is here. Over the past four decades, the methods in which people have interacted with technology have evolved to allow us to put stereos, record players, telephones, high-powered computers, and small-screen entertainment in our pockets. XREAL AR glasses first allowed the world to put big screen TVs, theater-quality projectors, and full HD monitors in their pockets, transforming what entertainment and productivity can look and feel like on the go and at home for extended sessions. We've found that 50-60% of our customers spend between one and three hours every time they use XREAL AR glasses. These longer engagements drove our decision to focus on comfort and wearability for XREAL Air 2, while maintaining superior display and fidelity."

Introducing XREAL Air 2

Designed to give any wearer the means to express their own style, XREAL Air 2 series glasses are available in two sleek colorways, Graphite Gray and the all-new Carmine Red. The XREAL Air 2 series also debuts the fun and fashion-forward XREAL Kaleido Kit. Other new features include an improved audio and microphone system, and one-touch immersion control usingXREAL Electromagnetic Dimming (Air 2 Pro only).

Next-Generation Display Technology

As the world's first AR glasses to feature the latest SonySemiconductor Solutions Corporation's 0.55-inch Micro-OLED displays, XREAL Air2 series AR glasses pack an incredible 4,032 pixels-per-inch, delivering a crisp and visually stunning virtual screen experience at 49 pixels-per-degree(PPD). A Full HD display resolution of 1920 x 1080 per eye, an ultra-high contrast ratio of 100,000:1, and 500 nits brightness ensure content is presented in incredibly sharp detail.

Thinner, Lighter, More Comfortable Design

Comfort is key and the integration of smaller Micro-OLED displays means that XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses are approximately 10% thinner and 10% lighter than previous models, improving overall comfortability. New and improved elastic temples meet the needs of all wearers, regardless of size, and feature softer materials that feel more natural to the touch. XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses are painstakingly designed for optimal balance that improves comfort and minimizes pressure from the glasses on the wearer's face.

Cinematic Audio and Improved Voice Calls

XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses feature an improved audio speaker system that makes wearers feel like they're in the front row at the cinema, without disrupting others around them. This upgraded audio system includes unique spatial wrap-around audio delivery using an open-ear design targeted only for the wearer to hear. This brings enhanced privacy and minimizes disruption to others when in public spaces.

Express Your Style with XREAL Air 2

Answering people's demand to express their own unique style when wearing AR glasses, XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses debut the XREAL Kaleido Kit, a collection of adhesive skins that can be added to the front frame of the glasses. Owners can select from six colors including Navy Blue, Verdigris, Royal Blue, Dale Dogwood, Jonquil, and Dartmouth Green.

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Along with a choice of Graphite Gray and Carmine Red colorways, XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses debut a new travel case, and a new lightshield, and include both USB-C and USB C-HDMI custom cables.

Industry-leading TÜV Rheinland Certificates

XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro have been awarded four certificates from TÜV Rheinland Greater China, for the AR product's Color Accuracy, Eye Comfort, Low Blue Light, and Flicker Free, demonstrating the excellent performance of the devices in terms of eye health and user experience. According to TÜV Rheinland's color accuracy certification requirements, XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro AR glasses have attained an industry-leading level by achieving an average color accuracy of ∆E2000<3 in the sRGB color gamut with 125 colors in a dark room. This indicates that this series of XREAL AR glasses can truly present colors and provide wearers with a more realistic, immersive experience. At the same time, TÜV Rheinland scrutinized the calibration procedures of the XREAL production line. Each pair of glasses undergoes uniform color calibration before leaving the factory to ensure mass production quality consistency.

Pricing and Availability

XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro are available now for pre-orders at XREAL.com in the US, UK, Germany, France, and Italy for $399 USD, £399 GBP, and €459 for Air 2 and for $449 USD, £449 GBP and €515 for Air 2 Pro. XREAL Air 2 series AR glasses are expected to be available from Amazon beginning in November.

IMINT Image Intelligence, a global leader in video enhancement software, launched Vidhance for Remote Assistance, a new suite of subscription-based tools designed to transform the quality of video content captured by remote assistance devices.

The new solution consists of the Vidhance Premium Video Stabilization feature, setting a new industry standard for unrivaled video stability, and the all-new Vidhance Click & Lock feature, empowering remote viewers to effortlessly select, track, and focus on on-screen objects regardless of camera movement.

"Remote assistance devices are indispensable for real-time collaboration among field workers and experts in various industries, whether it's a traveling surgeon in Africa or an oil-field worker in the North Sea. Yet, the persistent challenge of shaky video from field workers using smart glasses, helmets, or body cameras has hindered remote assistance from scaling and reaching its full potential," said Niclas Elvgren, Head of the Professional Solutions Business Unit at Imint. "Drawing upon our deep expertise in the smartphone video enhancement market, we've developed Vidhancefor Remote Assistance to simplify the path for independent software vendors and solutions providers to enhance communication and control for any remote assistance application, even in scenarios where the movements of field workers are highly unstable."

The Vidhance Premium Video Stabilization feature efficiently eliminates shakiness in real-time by keeping the frame stable and the horizon level for video captured on handheld, head-mounted, or body-worn cameras, while also correcting for lens distortions. The software achieves this feat by leveraging data from the camera's motion sensors to calculate the optimal stabilization frame-by-frame - a robust and efficient method that has been battle-proven in over 850 million smartphones powered by Imint to date.

In addition to stabilizing and leveling the video stream, the Vidhance for Remote Assistance solution also provides remote viewers direct control over the video's focus point through the all-new Vidhance Click &Lock feature. With a simple click, remote viewers can select an object on the live feed to lock onto it as the camera's focus point, using automatic tracking and zooming to center the object regardless of how it or the camera wearer moves.

Related: How Augmented Reality Is Helping Workers In The Cement Industry

Vidhance for Remote Assistance is offered through a subscription model that is completely free to developers. Solution providers that integrate the software suite can provide a free trial period for users and then offer a monthly or annual subscription for full-time adoption.

"We chose a convenient subscription model for these powerful video enhancement features because we want them to be available to all levels of developers to help foster further innovation," Elvgren added."As remote assistance needs continue to evolve across industries, we're fully committed to developing new solutions that will enhance the communication between field workers and remote experts through high-quality video, and thus paving the way for mass market adoption."

Imint has a proven track record in the smartphone industry, partnering with many of the market's most innovative companies to bring improved video performance to millions of smartphone users. Furthermore, Imintis also emerged as the video stabilization leader in the wearables market through collaboration with brands such as RealWear and Rokid.

About IMINT Image Intelligence AB

Founded in 2007, IMINT is a listed Swedish software enterprise focused on pioneering advancements in intelligent sensors and data analysis for optical devices, including smartphones, AR wearables, body cams, and more. The company's Vidhance suite of video enhancement solutions is the culmination of 15 years of R&D and has to date been integrated into more than 800 million camera devices, across consumer and industrial markets.

Have you ever had the age-old problem of being without anything to wear? Imagine clothing that can change patterns at any time with the simple push of a button.

Adobe recently introduced "Project Primrose," a state-of-the-art "digital dress" that is completely interactive.

The ground-breaking gown is made of sequins that also function as "reflective light-diffuser modules" using liquid crystals similar to those used in smart lighting.

The project incorporates a number of technologies and programs that were employed to create the spectacular outcome. Project Primrose, according to Adobe, employs breathable, stretchable, non-emissive materials that enable a whole surface to display content made with Adobe Stock, After Effects, Firefly, and Illustrator. The technology can be used by end users for a variety of other applications, such as furniture, purses, or other articles of apparel, even though the company used an interactive dress to demonstrate the concept, reports TechSpot.

The idea might provide consumers with a new way to engage with fashion and their surroundings in addition to enabling designers and artists to develop new, interactive patterns. People could download and wear cutting-edge patterns from their favorite designers or even make their own, saving them from having to go out and buy another dress, shirt, or pair of shoes.

Related: Purdue Engineers Develop Washable Wi-Fi-Powered Smart Clothes That Monitors Health

Dierk's love of technology and fashion have merged in this endeavor, and she is no stranger to either. Dr. Dierk has vast expertise in creating and using wearable technology and has a Ph.D. in computer science from U.C. Berkeley. She enjoys working with a variety of materials and patterns to develop her fashion designs. She is also an established and competent seamstress.

There is no information on whether or when Project Primrose will be accessible to customers and designers since it is only a proof of concept. But it's safe to assume that Dr. Dierk's tech-driven outfits won't be the last we see given the project's positive initial response.

Neberon, now the 'New Born' leader in technical heated apparel, launches its next-generation flagship products – the Pro Series heated gloves FW23 collection featuring new Innovative eVent Waterproof Fabrics. With cutting-edge eVent Waterproof technology, coupled with 3M thinsulate insulation, the latest Palm2Tip technology, rapid 3s high-speed heating up, and a unique patented design, the Neberon eVent collection redefines luxury heated gloves. Surpassing top-tier configurations seen on $300+ gloves, it sets a new standard for outdoor winter entertainment. The Neberon eVent collection is now available, delivering incredible value for the new era in all-weather performance.

Microscopic technology

Using patented Direct Venting technology, eVent glove inserts provide waterproof protection and all-day comfort in the widest range of temperatures and conditions. The difference is the air-permeable membrane, which instantly vents excess heat and water vapor (sweat) to keep the insulation dry and the inside of the glove warm and comfortable, enabling users to maintain dexterity and agility. Neberon heated gloves feature the unique eVent material, surpassing other materials in terms of waterproofing and breathability, to provide optimal comfort.

With 3M Thinsulate Insulation, it's never too cold

3M Thinsulate Insulation makes it possible to get out and enjoy the cold, providing superior warmth and comfort in cold weather. Its microfiber construction traps body heat while allowing moisture to escape, keeping you dry and cozy. Perfect for outdoor activities, it offers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio without added bulk.

Heating System 2.0 -Taking heating speed, zones, and battery usage time to the next level

The small yet powerful 7.6V rechargeable battery is specifically designed for high-voltage and low-temperature environments. The higher voltage allows for rapid heating in just 3 seconds, allowing you to feel warmth faster, while the long-lasting warmth extends for up to 8.5 hours. The low-temperature attribute ensures usability even in temperatures as low as-40°F. Easy access to 3 heating levels with the brilliant button. Utilizing the latest Palm2Tip technology, warmth extends beyond the back of your hands, reaching even the second fingertip, while next-gen conductive fiber maintains consistent heating temperature and stability.

Unique Patent in Style, Ideal Gift All the While

The Neberon eVent collection offers a multi-layer protective design with advanced waterproof fabric, premium microfiber, and velvet lining, ensuring warmth, waterproofing, and comfort in winter or damp conditions. The collection includes a unique 3-level battery display and various sizes for a personalized fit. With a sensitive touchscreen feature, you can use electronic devices without taking off your gloves. Extended cuffs enhance wind protection , reinforced palms ensure a secure grip and durability, and its stylish patented design and user-friendly features combine fashion and functionality. Additionally, the upgraded gift box packaging makes them perfect for holiday gifting.

Related: Researchers Develop Smart Gloves for Safe Surgery

In addition to the highly acclaimed Neberon eVent collection, Neberon is proud to introduce heated glove liners. Together, they form the highlights of this winter: the Neberon Pro Series, promising you an exceptional and sustainable winter experience. Bid farewell to chilly fingers while embracing a greener future.

Designed for everyday use

Technical outdoor functionality, comfort, and durability are brought to everyday designs. Snug as a second skin with Lycra fabric. A supple stretch liner with a grip print on the palm. Touchscreen Functionality in Every Move. Perfect for those who prefer keeping their gloves on while using touch screens during runs or outdoor walking. Thanks to extensive heating coverage from cuffs to fingertips, they are also excellent as a base liner under your thicker gloves, when it is really cold.

The Neberon Pro Series heated gloves are now available on Amazon at retail prices ranging from $129 to $169. Customers can take advantage of the new gloves promotion to enjoy 20% off by using the code 20J13Y1A until October 22nd.

About Neberon

Neberon is now the 'New Born' leader in technical heated apparel. Born from a relentless passion to break the boundaries of warmth and style, Neberon has mastered the art of keeping every life adventurer cozy from hand to foot, indoors and outdoors. From the most versatile gloves to the most specific, Neberon perfectly meets the needs of international skiers and avid outdoor enthusiasts with products whose elegance contrasts with the radicalness of their function, ensuring warmth and comfort even in the extreme cold of alpine summits and remote backcountry hiking. Neberon's heated apparel accompanies international skiers and outdoor enthusiasts on their expeditions to the world's finest landscapes. Join Neberon in our quest to redefine warmth and style in the great outdoors. Heat up your style.

Lucid Hearing, a global leader in advanced hearing technology and audio solutions, is marking the October first anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration's approval of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids by looking back on the progress seen in the OTC market.

The overarching question is whether the FDA accomplished its goal to increase the public's access to hearing aids and improve hearing for adults impaired with mild to moderate hearing loss. To help gain insights, Lucid Hearing conducted a patient survey, sent to OTC purchasers, and a blind survey sent to respondents nationwide between 35-65 years old.

Accessibility

According to the FDA, despite the high number of people affected by hearing loss, only about one-fifth of those who could benefit from hearing aids sought a solution before OTC. From their patient survey, Lucid Hearing learned: 50% of those who purchased OTC products are new hearing aid wearers, indicating the ruling is positively impacting the number of those getting help.

•  50% of those who purchased OTC products did not get a hearing test prior to purchasing their hearing aids, revealing a higher degree of consumer accessibility.
• 90% of OTC wearers reported a positive improvement in their lives, demonstrating benefit from hearing aid intervention that may not have happened otherwise.
• Of those who had not purchased, over 50% were aware OTC hearing aids are available at retailers.
• OTC products are being purchased across all categories of retail partners, including mass market, pharmacy, electronics, and grocery.

Affordability

Survey results showed that over half of respondents were aware that OTC products cost less than traditional prescription hearing aids. Lucid Hearing launched its OTC lineup to offer affordability. The opening price point starts at $199, with more premium products ranging from $599 to $1,299.This includes the recently released ultra-premium Tala™, which features the company's new proprietary Precision Directional Listening System.

Educate to Correct Misperceptions

While inroads toward access and affordability are being achieved, the national survey also showed the primary reason people have not purchased yet is a perception that OTC devices may be of lesser quality than prescription devices. This could indicate an industry need to continue educating about OTC devices and help consumers understand that 1) testing is still highly encouraged to determine the accurate degree of hearing loss to ensure the hearing aids selected are appropriate, and 2) OTC devices are solely for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

"This past year has been a success in building more awareness about hearing health. We've seen strength in our prescription business in our almost 500 Sam's Clubs locations and in OTC with retail partners across our distribution network," said Jason Kidd, president and COO of Lucid Hearing. "With over 50 percent of the general population in our survey being aware of the OTC category at the one-year mark, the launch of the OTC market has exceeded our expectations. But more work needs to be done to help people understand how OTC devices work and who they can help. We're honored and excited to be a part of this journey."

Accolades and Donations

A long-time player in the hearing aid market, Lucid Hearing's roots and research go back well before the OTC market launched a year ago. Similar to its prescription offerings, deep expertise in research and development went into its OTC lineup, including work done in conjunction with the University of Texas at Dallas to develop the pre-set programming that serves as the foundation for the company's OTC products.

The company's efforts have not gone unrecognized, as Lucid Hearing is receiving industry accolades and recognition from sources like Forbes Health, Hearing Advisor, and the Stevie Awards, where the company's OTC products took prizes in the Health & Pharmaceuticals-Product and Emerging Technology categories.

Related: AI-Powered and OTC Hearing Aids With Speech Extraction

To celebrate this milestone year, Lucid Hearing has embarked on a number of local philanthropic initiatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Further advancing accessibility, the company has donated over $150,000 in hearing aids to local organizations serving low-income communities and supporting audiological education efforts. Additionally, to promote awareness of Lucid Hearing's overall mission of hearing health, the company distributed hearing protection to alumni attendees from the Universities of Oklahoma and Texas for the Red River Rivalry football game during the State Fair of Texas.

"This past year, being able to serve patients with both prescription and OTC products has allowed us to make tremendous progress in support of our mission to help people hear better," said Tim Schnell, Lucid Hearing Founder and CEO. "On top of the hundreds of thousands we have helped in our hearing centers over the past decade, we are now pleased to help those with mild to moderate hearing loss nationally and serve our local community. We look forward to what the future holds as we advance our efforts in delivering accessible hearing health and treatment to more people than ever before."

About Lucid Hearing

Since its founding in 2009, Lucid Hearing's mission has been to advance hearing healthcare holistically across its family of brands that encompass hearing enhancement, enjoyment, protection, detection, and wellness. Lucid Hearing's dedicated licensed hearing professionals provide free hearing tests and prescriptions to match a consumer's specific hearing loss at one of almost 500 Lucid Hearing centers or through their OTC partnerships with Amazon, Best Buy, Brandsmart, CVS, HSN, Kroger, Sam's Club, and Walmart.

Sirius Medical, a global leader in surgical marker navigation, proudly stands with Breast Cancer Awareness Month as it announces the introduction of the Sirius Pintuition Slim Probe with GPS Detect to the U.S. market. Recognizing the importance of innovative technology in the fight against breast cancer, this announcement highlights Sirius Medical's commitment to supporting those affected by the disease and advancing care and treatment options.

Designed as a crucial component of the Pintuition Surgical Marker Navigation System, the Slim Probe features a multi-sensor array with highly sensitive sensors. Its unmatched precision and accuracy in locating non-palpable tumors enable surgeons to perform precise procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. The new Slim Probe boasts a slim working length of 10 cm, facilitating access through smaller incisions while providing maximum flexibility for surgical oncoplastic techniques, crucial for effective breast cancer treatment.

"We take great pride in continuous innovation on the GPS Detect Pintuition platform. Because the platform is highly flexible, we can adapt and introduce improvements easily and efficiently," states Bram Schermers, CEO, of Sirius Medical. "The new Pintuition Slim Probe is just one example of this. We were able to reduce the tip surface area of the probe by 55%, without it affecting the precision and performance. We are proud to continue our leadership role in oncology surgery and to be honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

"I do a lot of oncoplastic breast surgery and often the incisions are far removed from where the tumor is located.  I need 100% certainty that I can reliably find the tumor at the exact location," commented Barry Rosen, M.D., breast surgical oncologist, Chicago, IL. "The new Sirius Pintuition Slim probe not only allows me to access through a small incision but I also know I will be right on target."

Read more: Exo Iris: New Handheld AI-Powered Ultrasound System

"This new probe with its small tip and long slim working length combined with navigation precision, is the perfect combination for my Hidden Scar surgeries," states Allison DiPasquale, M.D., breast surgical oncologist, Dallas, TX.  

Pintuition probes are now available in two sizes. The probes are re-sterilizable, precise, durable, and reliable - no matter what the size.

About Sirius Medical

With its roots deeply embedded in the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Sirius Medical is dedicated to improving care for cancer patients by delivery of unsurpassed, yet affordable solutions that enable precise and efficient removal of tumors. The Pintuition technology is precise, simple, affordable, and both CE-marked, and FDA-cleared. Sirius Medical is rapidly expanding with over 14,000 procedures worldwide in over 200 centers combined with a global commercial network covering the U.S., Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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DuPont announced the introduction of its new DuPont Liveo MG7-9960 Soft Skin Adhesive. The higher-adhesion, low-cyclics silicone soft skin adhesive (SSA) is designed for advanced wound care dressings and adhering medical devices to the skin for long wear time and gentle removal.

DuPont Liveo has been a globally recognized leader in silicone technology for medical devices, setting the critical quality attributes of silicone skin adhesives. These technologies have become widely adopted by the market in advanced wound care and scar therapies, and now DuPontis complementing its historical range with this new SSA solution, the company said in a press release.

New DuPont Liveo MG 7-9960 Soft Skin Adhesive has the highest peel adhesion in the Liveo SSA family. It offers better conformability, atraumatic removal, high repositionability, improved wear performance, and design flexibility. In addition, low-cyclics Liveo MG 7-9960 SSA is non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and non-cytotoxic, making it ideally suited to protect the highly sensitive and fragile skin of populations including children, the elderly, and patients with skin conditions or open wounds.

The adhesive was developed as DuPont works to expand its portfolio of solutions to support the growing medical device market. It also allows manufacturers to fine-tune performance by varying coat weight to meet device designers' application requirements.

"As difficult-to-heal wounds are increasingly prevailing and wound-healing rates need to improve, we are looking at expanding our portfolio of medical-grade adhesive solutions and partnering with medical device OEMs and converters to support them in developing their new dressing or wearables designs," said DuPont Liveo Healthcare Solutions Global Strategic Marketing Leader Jennifer Gemo, one of the webinar presenters.

Because each device design and process "is specific to each customer, it is critical to not only supply high-quality, high-performance materials, but also to support customers in optimizing their development," said DuPont Liveo Healthcare Solutions EMEA Technical Service and Development Professional and Medical Device Expert Audrey Wipret, who will co-present the webinar with Gemo.

Related: New Medical Adhesive Sticks to Skin for up to 28 Days

In November, the DuPont Liveo Healthcare Solutions team will share developmental collaboration opportunities and product information at Stand L01 in Hall 08B at COMPAMED 2023 and Stand D33 in the Wearable Technologies Pavilion in Hall 12 at MEDICA 2023, both of which will take place Nov. 13 through 16 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

About DuPont Liveo Healthcare Solutions

DuPont Liveo is a globally recognized leader in technology for a broad range of innovations in medical devices, biopharmaceutical processing, and pharmaceutical solutions. DuPont's high-performance materials help create safer healthcare environments and protect the health of patients and healthcare providers worldwide. We help enable smarter healthcare and positive patient outcomes.

About DuPont

DuPont is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety.