Masimo announced that its Masimo W1 medical watch has received FDA 510(k) clearance for over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription use(Rx). Masimo W1 is the first FDA-cleared watch to provide continuous real-time oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR) for OTC and Rx use. The FDA clearance expands the indications for the Masimo W1 in the U.S. as a medical devic­­­e for use by adults in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and in the home. Developed to be comfortable and lifestyle-friendly, the MasimoW1 medical watch empowers users with untethered continuous pulse oximetry as they move about their lives – no matter where they are.

The clinical power of the Masimo W1 comes from its integrated Masimo MW-1 sensor, hardware, and software module, which incorporates over 30 years of Signal Extraction Technology® pulse oximetry knowledge into a single wearable module. It has an integrated optical sensor and electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode pads that can be used to detect physiological signals. The Masimo MW-1 module also processes these signals using Masimo’s proprietary signal processing algorithms to output high-resolution SpO2, PR, perfusion index (Pi), and heart rate (HR) from an ECG. The continuous pulse oximetry data, under the care of a physician, can give greater visibility of changes in oxygen saturation to help patients better manage their oxygen levels daily. Managing oxygen levels can be prescribed for recovery after surgery, managing chronic breathing conditions (e.g. COPD), and for patients with congenital heart failure (CHF).

The continuous data from the Masimo MW-1 module is displayed in real-time on the Masimo W1 watch touchscreen in an easy-to-interpret format. To help individuals identify low oxygen saturation, high pulse rate, or low pulse rate, the SpO2 and PR values are displayed in red when they fall outside of their normal ranges.

Joe Kiani, Founder and CEO of Masimo, said, “Clinicians at numerous prestigious institutions in Europe and the Middle East are already using Masimo W1 in a variety of innovative ways. For example, Cambridge University Hospitals in England is using it to expand its Virtual Health program to support more confident patient discharge. The Department of Anesthesiology at CHUV in Lausanne, Switzerland is using Masimo W1 on preoperative patients, to help anesthesiologists better understand the physiology and areas to improve for each patient they care for in the hospital, prior to surgery. We are excited about the hospital-to-home innovations the Masimo W1 can bring to the U.S., with this FDA clearance, and the empowerment of patients at home.”

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The Masimo W1 and the integrated Masimo MW-1 module are also intended for the spot-checking of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate (PR). The Masimo W1 and the integrated MasimoMW-1 Module are indicated for adults in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and homes.

About Masimo

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including innovative measurements, sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity solutions. In addition, Masimo Consumer Audio is home to eight legendary audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, and Polk Audio.

People who want to keep an eye on their health parameters while they're out and about will probably put on a fitness tracker or wristwatch. For those who want a more straightforward choice, a wearable company Omate has recently introduced the Ice Ring in Europe. The wearable device is now available at Louis Pion and jewelry shops all across Europe.

The Ice Ring is a stylish and sophisticated wearable device that seamlessly integrates advanced health monitoring features into a sleek and compact design. Eight years after the Omate x Ungaro smart ring, Omate comes back with the Ice Ring, a new wearable design with state-of-the-art sensors and comprehensive monitoring apps.

The Ice Ring provides users with real-time insights and personalized feedback on their vital health metrics, enabling them to make informed decisions about their well-being.

Key Features

Comprehensive Health Monitoring: The Ice Ring monitors vital health metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen, activity and stress levels, providing users with a holistic view of their well-being.

The Ice Ring can also remind you to engage in physical activity and get medical assistance based on your personalized settings such as a reminder to move and a heart rate level alert.

Sleep Analysis: With advanced sleep analysis capabilities, the Ice Ring tracks the 4 sleep stages (Awake/Deep/Light/REM), providing users with actionable insights to improve their sleep quality and overall restfulness.

The ring provides a sleep quality score every morning according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) that considers both the duration of the sleep and the quality of the recovery as well as key biometrics from the user’s health data, helping you set achievable goals and make positive lifestyle changes.

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Fitness Center: Track your biometric data with real-time information to keep you informed about your performances when you are running, hiking, cycling, and swimming. You can also use GPS through the Ice Ring app to record your map and distances. Data are only stored locally in your phone. The Ice Ring does not collect any health and location data.

Stylish Design: Technology is what you carry, fashion is what you wear. The Ice Ring features a sleek and fashionable design, made of titanium. It is available in 6 sizes and 3 colors (Gold, Silver, and SpaceBlack) to suit individual preferences.

By analyzing different metrics, the Ice Ring offers personalized suggestions for improving sleep, managing stress, and optimizing daily routines.

All this valuable information is easily accessible via the IceRing app, allowing users to take control of their health and lifestyle choices.

Brainomix, the AI-powered medtech solutions company, has continued US expansion with the launch of its full suite of FDA-cleared modules in its Brainomix 360 platform for stroke care.

The US launch, which included its previously announced FDA-cleared e-ASPECTS module, represents a comprehensive platform designed to support clinicians and their imaging-based treatment decisions at all points across the stroke pathway, from simple imaging to more advanced imaging.

Long established as a market leader in Europe and a pioneer in the development of innovative stroke AI solutions, the company will continue to introduce its transformative technology to more US stroke centers.

The Brainomix 360 platform is powered by state-of-the-art AI algorithms that provide real-time interpretation of brain scans to aid treatment and transfer decisions for stroke patients, with an aim towards enabling more patients to receive the right treatment, in the right place, at the right time.

The launch included Brainomix exhibiting at the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) Conference in Miami, with Dr. Waleed Brinjikji, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, providing a keynote presentation on his experience with the Brainomix360 platform.

"We have been collaborating with the Brainomix team around numerous research projects over the past couple of years, including a recent study that validated the performance of their e-ASPECTS module," noted Dr Brinjikji. "The results showed that the accuracy of ASPECTS scoring by physicians improved across disciplines and levels of experience, which makes the e-ASPECTS module a powerful tool for clinicians across the US who are managing stroke patients."

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to introduce our Brainomix 360 platform to more and more US stroke networks, and to showcase the extensive validation of our technology, a good portion of which was conducted in the US at such institutions as the Mayo Clinic, Emory University, Mount Sinai in New York, and UCLA," said Dr. Michalis Papadakis, co-founder and CEO of Brainomix.

The recent FDA clearances included Brainomix 360 e-CTP and Brainomix 360 e-MRI, both software modules that can support thrombolysis and thrombectomy treatment decisions, particularly for late-window patients who present to the hospital more than 6-12 hours after stroke onset.

Brainomix 360 Triage LVO and Brainomix 360 Triage ICH are two new notification tools, which send real-time alerts to clinicians when a bleed or large vessel occlusion (LVO) is suspected. The presence of LVO can be a key determinant when deciding a patient's eligibility for mechanical thrombectomy.

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Brainomix has established commercial operations in the US and will continue to expand as it rolls out its products across US hospital networks. The company announced the FDA clearance of its e-ASPECTS module in March 2023, its flagship software that is powered by patented, explainable AIto assesses non-contrast CT scans to automatically generate an ASPECTS score and features a unique overlaid heatmap that enables a more nuanced assessment of each region.

With deployments across more than 30 countries, Brainomix'sAI stroke software has been studied and validated in more than 60 publications, including a set of recent studies showing that the implementation of Brainomixsoftware enabled faster treatment by reducing door-in-door-out times by more than one hour, and improved patient outcomes by tripling the number of patients achieving functional independence after stroke,1 while also increasing the rates of both thrombolysis and thrombectomy by more than 50%.2

About Brainomix

Brainomix specializes in the creation of AI-powered software solutions to enable precision medicine for better treatment decisions in stroke, lung fibrosis, and cancer. With origins as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, Brainomix is an expanding commercial-stage company with operations in the UK, Ireland, and the USA. A private company, backed by leading health tech investors, Brainomix has innovated award-winning imaging biomarker and software solutions that have been used in more than 30 countries worldwide.

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The largest names in virtual reality are introducing their newest models of mixed reality (MR) headsets, emphasizing on lighter, more compact designs with remarkable spatial computing power.

People's work and play patterns are being permanently altered by the adoption of XR technologies by an ever-expanding range of companies and users as the extended reality (XR) ecosystem grows.

Mixed reality headsets have been used by businesses like Google and Lowe's to let customers play games, retail staff work together in immersive 3D representations of stores, and medical professionals simulate the human body to find new drugs and enhance surgery planning, reports XRToday.

Although the use of virtual reality in business and consumer-oriented organizations is not new, recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) such as speech recognition, computer vision, and AI assistants have made it possible for small, lightweight devices to provide seamless mixed reality, photorealistic immersion, and interaction.

The Potent Pair

As the industry works to get from a niche-like 20 million gadgets sold to placing a device on the head of every adult in a family, AI and XR go hand in hand.

AI speeds up rendering so that it can reach the high framerates and high resolution needed for smooth immersion. Companies all around the world are using augmented reality (AR), which offers a simple, approachable way to engage with virtual material, to recognize and monitor real-world things.

Among these is Medicalholodeck, a virtual reality platform for medical teamwork and collaboration. It streams 3D medical imaging content to headsets without a tether by utilizing integrated AI and GPU capability.

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Doctors now have access to features like preoperative planning, real-time CT and MRI scan reconstruction, and medical education on an XR headset thanks to new cloud rendering technologies.

By utilizing these virtual experiences, surgeons can reduce the amount of time and effort needed to import or modify hospital facilities prior to starting complex procedures, improving their readiness for operations.

Teams can also communicate and work together electronically to coordinate and receive training on surgical techniques. AI and XR's combined capability is expected to revolutionize medicine by expediting surgical training and preparation for international health professionals.

The Future

The next great step will be characterized by a wider distribution of amazing XR experiences, which will incorporate AI assistants to help people create in the virtual world and build and play in the real world AI and XR are already a powerful dynamic combo.

Everyone will be able to use digital assistants to access generative AI, which will allow them to add intricate 3D models, breathtaking, expansive settings, and even fully articulated, interactive 3D characters to their virtual worlds on demand. The applications of generative artificial intelligence AI to XR are virtually endless.

Digital experiences will be powered by the new trends of enhanced XR and potent AI helpers, which will also impact other industries like manufacturing and virtual production. As the XR market's user base keeps growing, significant advancements have been made in areas like eliminating the headset cord and moving VR to the cloud.

Users' communal realities are growing beyond what was previously feasible because they are no longer limited to a single, designated place. Businesses may take advantage of the latest advancements in VR, AR, and AI to establish a presence in the expanding ecosystem, whether they choose to use XR for e-commerce or invest in it for educational purposes.

Humane, a startup founded by former Apple executives Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has unveiled the AI pin, an apparel-adhesive wearable gadget. The AI pin offers a variety of functionalities by utilizing projectors, sensors, and AI technology. It is a small, lightweight, wearable gadget without a screen. The AI pin can control other devices and offer contextual information by using cameras, microphones, and accelerometers.

“AI Pin is the embodiment of our vision to integrate AI into the fabric of daily life, enhancing our capabilities without overshadowing our humanity,” the startup’s founders said in a release. “We are proud to finally unveil what we and the team at Humane have been working on for the past four years. For us, AI Pin is just the beginning.”

The Ai Pin can be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant powered by technologies from ChatGPT-creator OpenAI and cloud computing power from Microsoft. It uses a laser projection system to display text and monochromatic images on a user's hand, reports Reuters.

The device does not have a screen but there is a touchpad. Moreover, the pin responds to motions. The Ai Pin is made to be used independently of a tethered smartphone, in contrast to the plethora of other items that claim to be able to free us from our addiction to screens. This is accomplished by the use of a T-Mobile-based Humane-branded wireless network.

The Laser Ink Display, which replaces the touchscreen with a projection of text, such as an incoming call, is by far the most visually fascinating component of this setup.

When the built-in speaker and camera on the AI Pin are activated, a light will flash. Humane's web app allows you to watch the photo or video that is taken when you double-tap the pin.

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According to the presentation, the device can translate spoken conversations from Spanish to English and vice versa in real-time in addition to sending and receiving texts.

Instead of downloading apps, users can use the internet to access AI services. According to the corporation, AI services are being contributed by Microsoft, Google, Open AI, and other businesses. Clients can ask for information or to "play songs," and huge language models will respond. To access music, you must have a Tidal subscription.

The assistant on the gadget can also provide a summary of the user's daily schedule, messages received, and health information like how much protein they've had today.

The AI pin costs $699. In addition to the upfront cost of the device, customers will have to pay a $24 monthly data subscription toT-Mobile, the company said. Having a separate phone number means that, unlike smart watches, the pin isn’t tethered to a smartphone.

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A respiratory patient's COPD flare-up can have extremely detrimental effects, sometimes even leading to death. A California-based startup Samay announced a new wearable that detects such exacerbations early.

Dubbed Sylvee, the wearable is affixed to the patient's chest, where it tracks the patient's lungs' acoustic resonance while they go about their regular lives. The device is named after CEO Dr. Maria Artunduaga's grandmother, Sylvia, who died of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)complications.

Sylvee is connected wirelessly to a companion app on the user's tablet or smartphone, which analyzes the received signal using artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms.

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“Our platform continuously captures pulmonary function data, including early COPD diagnostic biomarkers and predictors of exacerbations,” said Samay founder and CEO Maria Artunduaga.

Sylvee ‘injects’ noise into the lungs and then measures the sound produced. If there is air trapped in the lung, the sound it generates differs from the resonance of sound created when air is totally released from the lungs, similar to a thud on a drum. The key and early indication of respiratory deterioration is air trapping. The Sylvee app analyzes the results using DSP (digital signal processing) and AI, which pulmonologists and primary care physicians can assess, focusing on lung volume, capacity, flow rates, and trapped air, reports Innovation Village.

“Well-established science reveals that air trapping can be assessed with over 90% accuracy using low-frequency sound,” stated Dr. Artunduaga.“The acoustic resonance spectra of COPD patients and healthy controls show a significant difference. With over 100 million Americans suffering from COPD, COVID-19, and asthma, and an aging population, it can be lifesaving to remotely and properly monitor lung function and detect a problem early enough to prevent fatal repercussions. Our goal is to detect irregularities early, allowing patients to receive therapy at home sooner and empowering them to manage their own health.”

In a recent study, Sylvee detected air trapping by measuring differences in residual volume (RV) and total lung capacity (TLC) with 83%accuracy compared to pulmonary function tests (PFT) in hospital settings.

A Scottish company, Jomarg Innovation Ltd, has just launched an Indiegogo Campaign this month, featuring its one-of-a-kind, patented, foot exercise and strengthening system. The Novabow System, is a ground-breaking device packed with innovative technology that allows the foot muscles to be strengthened and foot tissues mobilized, in ways that have not been possible before now.

Most people who wear modern shoes have feet that only operate at 50-60% of their natural strength levels. Correcting this weakness can improve an athlete's performance and help people avoid injury. Astonishingly, a recent study showed that strengthening the foot can reduce the risk of running injuries by more than half.

The Novabow System has been the subject of a scientific study at Edinburgh Napier University where it was proven to effectively strengthen the foot, and a second pilot study at Stirling University demonstrated that the patented Novabow also exercises vital muscles around the ankle such as the tibialis anterior muscle which is found at the front of calf raises.

Furthermore, the Novabow has been trialled by Olympian, Chris Bennett. Chris, a hammer thrower, and a very powerful athlete was suffering from chronic pain in his knees and his lower back. After using the device this pain was eliminated but then returned when he stopped using the device. He started using it again, the pain went, and he has used it daily ever since.

" I wish I'd had the Novabow System all along. It's absolutely amazing".

                      (Chris Bennett, Olympic Athlete)

The Novabow has also been trialed by Charlie Fox, a professional footballer. Charlie had always suffered from painful feet and ankles but found the Novabow a revelation.

"I have always struggled with foot and ankle pain as a result of the demands of my sport. I never used to condition these areas, I had always thought calf raises and single-leg balance work would be enough. After suffering a fracture in my foot last season, Gerry gave me a Novabow to try. The difference has amazed me. My feet feel so much stronger and more robust. The chronic pain in my ankles and calf muscles has now subsided" (CharlieFox, professional footballer)  

As well as helping to prevent injury through its unique strengthening method the Novabow system also includes a new, patent-pending, stretching, and mobility feature.

The foot has 26 bones, and these must be able to move relative to each other for the foot to work properly. Several conditions can cause foot mobility to be reduced which stops the foot from moving properly and using the Novabow can help restore this mobility.

Related: In-Shoe Foot Function and Gait Analysis System

Simple to use even whilst seated watching TV, lightweight, easy to store and transport... the Novabow is an ideal tool for prehab, rehab, improved performance, and injury prevention.

Future research may look at the Novabow as a tool for helping to treat the diabetic foot since studies have shown that supervised foot exercises can help reverse diabetes-related foot weakness, neuropathy, and circulatory problems.

About Jomarg Innovation

Jomarg Innovation Ltd is a company based in Glasgow, UK. Founded in 2010 it has invented, patented, and refined a highly innovative foot exercise and strengthen system that is to be marketed Worldwide.    

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MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound monitor, in the form of a patch, that can image organs within the body without the need for an ultrasound operator or application of gel.

The researchers demonstrated that their patch can precisely scan the bladder and measure its fullness in a recent study. According to the researchers, this could make it easier for people with kidney or bladder problems to monitor whether these organs are operating normally.

By relocating the ultrasonic array and adjusting the signal's frequency, this method might also be used to monitor other organs inside the body. These gadgets have the potential to facilitate the early diagnosis of malignancies, such as ovarian cancer, that originate deep within the body.

“This technology is versatile and can be used not only on the bladder but any deep tissue of the body,” said Canan Dagdeviren, the study’s corresponding author. “It’s a novel platform that can do identification and characterization of many of the diseases that we carry in our body.”

The researchers focused on a bladder ultrasound because they were partly inspired by Dagdeviren’s younger brother, who’d been diagnosed with kidney cancer a few years ago. Since having a kidney removed, he’d had difficulty fully emptying his bladder, reports NewAtlas.

“Millions of people are suffering from bladder dysfunction and related diseases, and not surprisingly, bladder volume monitoring is an effective way to assess your kidney health and wellness,” Dagdeviren said.

A flexible silicone rubber patch embedded with five ultrasound arrays made of a novel piezoelectric material that the researchers created specifically for the device is called the conformable ultrasound bladder patch, or cUSB-Patch. The new material, called Sm/La-PMN-PT, is a samarium/lanthanum-doped blend of lead titanate and lead magnesium niobate ceramics.

Because of the arrays' X-shaped arrangement, there is a wide field of view. In this instance, the entire bladder—which measures roughly 4.7 by 3.1 in. (12 by 8 cm) when full—could be imaged by the gadget. The patch is simple to attach and remove because it is inherently adhesive and gently sticks to the skin. Leggings or underpants might keep it in place more firmly.

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Twenty individuals with a range of BMIs, ages 18 to 64, were used by the researchers to test the cUSB-Patch's capacity to assess bladder volume. Before being photographed with their bladders fully, partially, and empty, the patients' bladders were first filled. No matter the patient's BMI, the cUSB-Patch produced images that were equivalent to those obtained with a traditional ultrasound probe.

The device's wide field of view eliminated the requirement for gel and the need for pressure, which would have been necessary with a traditional ultrasonic transducer. The researchers linked the conventional ultrasound machine to their ultrasound arrays in order to view the images captured with the cUSB-Patch. They are developing a small gadget that might be used to see the photographs; it is roughly the size of a smartphone.

The goal of the research is to create ultrasonography equipment that can image other organs such as the liver, pancreas, or ovaries. Because each organ is located at a different depth, the ultrasound signal's frequency would need to be changed, requiring the use of new piezoelectric materials.

“For whatever organ that we need to visualize, we go back to the first step, select the right materials, come up with the right device design, and then fabricate everything accordingly before testing the device and performing clinical trials,” said Dagdeviren.

The study was published in the journal Nature Electronics.

Avation Medical, an innovative neuromodulation and digital health company with a mission to make wearable peripheral neuromodulation accessible to patients across a variety of clinical conditions, today announced the publication of safety and efficacy results from a multicenter study, "FREEOAB", for its novel Vivally System in Urology, a leading, peer–reviewed journal for urologists.

"The Vivally System represents a significant advancement in bladder control therapy as a non-invasive, patient-centered therapy providing patients with effective treatment, performed in the home, without the need for surgery or drugs," said Dr. Colin Goudelocke, Principal Investigator for the FREEOAB Study. "In our study, significant reductions in symptom burden were observed at 12 weeks which, notably, persisted out to 12 months, even with a reduction in the frequency of therapy sessions."

"Physician and patient response to Vivally has been overwhelmingly positive. Vivally will bring meaningful relief to millions of patients seeking treatment for symptoms of OAB that do not want the risks of surgery, or the side effects of drug therapies," said Avation CEO, Jill Schiaparelli. "We are grateful to the investigators and patients that participated in the study for helping us bring the Vivally System to market."

The Vivally System is a non-invasive bladder control therapy device and companion mobile application to treat patients with urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and urinary urgency caused by OAB, without the need for surgery, drugs, or needle-electrodes. Vivally is the only non-invasive, wearable neuromodulation system for bladder control with personalized calibration and automated closed-loop adjustment through electromyographic (EMG) monitoring cleared for sale in the United States. Worn on the ankle, Vivally is used at home with therapy sessions lasting only 30 minutes, as little as once per week.

Results of the FREEOAB Study demonstrated significant reductions in three-day diary parameters for the daily void, incontinence, and urgency episodes at 12 weeks. Quality of life (QOL) measures exceeded the minimal clinically important difference in all questionnaires. Long-term efficacy results remained robust at 12 months, with sustained improvement in diary parameters. Device-related adverse events were mild and there were no device-related significant adverse events. Mean therapy compliance at 12 weeks was 88.5%. High satisfaction rates were also reported for the device overall, including device ease of use.

Vivally is FDA-cleared and available by prescription in select geographies in the United States.

Read more: Positive Results for Theranicas Neuromodulation Device

About Avation Medical and the Vivally System

Avation Medical is an innovative neuromodulation and digital health company with a mission to make wearable peripheral neuromodulation accessible to patients across a variety of clinical conditions. The Company's Vivally System combines a patient-friendly, closed-loop neuromodulation system with a companion mobile application, offering a comprehensive therapy and support system. Prescribed by a clinician, the Company's smart ankle wearable objectively confirms activation of the target nerve, sets a personalized therapeutic range for each patient, and delivers clinically effective therapy in just 30 minutes as little as once per week. Vivally is FDA-cleared to treat the conditions of urinary incontinence and urinary urge caused by overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.

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.

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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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