Medical
An artificial helping hand
Upper limb prosthetics are abandoned by some 18% of patients, though some studies cite this figure as high as almost one in two.
UF and NVIDIA advance AI-generated medical notes
A recent collaboration between the University of Florida and NVIDIA has resulted in an AI program capable of generating medical notes that are practically indistinguishable from those written by human doctors.
Ve-lumination: vein-finding tech
VeinViewer is a medical device designed to assist in vein detection and catheter placement, catering to the needs of both patients and healthcare professionals.
Novel wearable captures body sounds for vital health monitoring
Researchers from Northwestern University have developed new wearable devices that offers continuous monitoring of vital bodily sounds.
Handheld biosensor detects Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
An international team of researchers has made advancements in the detection of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Are ultrasonic sensors the better alternative to electrodes in prosthetics?
In the field of biomedical engineering, particularly in prosthetics, a shift from traditional electrode-based systems to more advanced technologies like ultrasonic sensors is gaining traction.
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have successfully 3D printed hair follicles within human skin tissue cultured in a laboratory setting.
Simulating touch: how robotics is mimicking human sensory abilities
In a world where we've heard about robots mimicking animals, the question arises: What about simulating touch?
The AI semantic decoder giving the paralysed a voice
An artificial intelligence system, developed this year, known as an AI semantic decoder, is capable of translating brain activity into a continuous text stream.
OMNIVISION new OVMed image signal processor
OMNIVISION has announced the new OVMed OH0131 image signal processor (ISP), an easy-to-implement solution for reusable and disposable endoscopes connected to handheld tablet consoles or camera control units (CCUs).