News: Medical

Sensor Measures Bodily Functions and Safely Biodegrades

Sensors that monitor a patient’s condition during and after medical procedures can be expensive, uncomfortable, and even dangerous. Now, an international team of researchers has...

News: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Surgical Tools with Smart Sensors for Cardiac Surgery

Researchers developed a new class of medical instruments equipped with an advanced soft electronics system that could dramatically improve the diagnoses and treatments of a number of...

INSIDER: Sensors/Data Acquisition

New Institute Will Advance AI for Materials Science

A National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will help lay the foundation for an interdisciplinary institute that encourages the use of artificial intelligence-enabled materials discovery,...

INSIDER: Medical

Faster, Cheaper Method Developed to Produce Microfluidics

A new technology could accelerate uptake and development of on-chip diagnostic techniques in parts of the world where rapid diagnoses are desperately needed to improve public...

INSIDER: Medical

Smartphone COVID-19 Test Delivers Results in Minutes

A COVID-19 testing method uses a smartphone microscope to analyze saliva samples and deliver results in about 10 minutes. The researchers aim to combine the speed of existing nasal...

Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Wearable Electronics for Continuous Cardiac, Respiratory Monitoring

The small sensor allows detection of subtle movements.

Briefs: Wearables

Stretchable Micro-Supercapacitors to Self-Power Wearable Devices

The system harvests energy from human breathing and motion.

Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control

Ultra-Thin, Highly Sensitive Strain Sensors Improve Robotic Arms

The sensors improve the safety and precision of industrial robotic arms.

Briefs: Wearables

Sensors for ‘Smart’ Wound Bandage Track Healing, Immune Response

Wearable sensors monitor certain biomarkers during healing.

Briefs: Design

Respirator 2.0: New N95-Alternative Introduces Sensors for a Better Fit

The respirator earned a 100 percent success rate for fit testing.

R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Spiderwebs Inspire 3D Photodectors

Researchers used some architectural features from spiderwebs to develop 3D photodetectors for biomedical imaging.

Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition

New Semiconductor Detector Shows Promise for Medical Diagnostics

Detector can identify radioactive isotopes with high resolution.

R&D: Nanotechnology

Platform Monitors Gut Microbiome

Scientists are developing a platform that can monitor and model the real-time processing of gut microbiome serotonin activity.

Briefs: Wearables

Device Combines Biosensors and Artificial Intelligence to Recognize Hand Gestures

The device paves the way for better prosthetic control.

Features: Electronics & Computers

2021: Technology Trends and the Future of Medical Devices

"The health system of the future will be consumer-centric, wellness-oriented, care everywhere, and digitally connected,” says one expert.

R&D: Wearables

Improved Polymer Electrode for Electronic Skin

Scientists have improved electrical conductivity in a polymer electrode for e-skin applications.

Briefs: Medical

Tapping the Brain to Boost Stroke Rehabilitation

A brain-machine interface coupled with robot offers increased benefits for stroke survivors.

R&D: Semiconductors & ICs

Flexible Screen-Printed Rechargeable Battery

The device can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.

Products: Medical

New Products and Services: February 2021 Medical Design Briefs

CAD software, edge connectors, optical adhesives, and more.

INSIDER: Medical

Ultra-Thin Sensor Makes Contact Lenses ‘Smart’

Smart contact lenses could soon become mainstream thanks to a new manufacturing process that has allowed researchers to develop a multifunctional ultra-thin sensor layer. The new contact...

INSIDER: Wearables

Conductive Inks Can Be Drawn on Skin

Scientists have developed inexpensive conductive inks for clog-free ballpoint pens that can allow users to “write” circuits almost anywhere — even on human skin. Flexible electronics are widely...

R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Large-Area Flexible Organic Photodiodes

The technologies may enable wearable health monitors to produce improved physiological information and continuous monitoring without frequent battery changes.

R&D: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Contact Lenses for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Use

By collecting tears, the lenses effectively measure pH and levels of biomarkers.

R&D: Medical

Magnetic Brain Waves to Detect Injury and Disease

The achievement could increase the understanding of the brain's connectivity and detect signs of traumatic brain injury, dementia, and schizophrenia.

Features: Imaging

Designing Rugged Myoelectric Interfaces for Highly Functional Prosthetics

New sensors and high-performance microwiring are extending the performance of active myoelectric prosthetics.

Briefs: Medical

Implantable Sensor Could Measure Bodily Functions and Safely Biodegrade

Sensors need to be flexible, stretchable, biodegradable, safe, and stable for use in the body.

Products: Imaging

New Products and Services: January 2021 Medical Design Briefs

Single-phase filters, assembly services, sleep=tracking sensors, and more.

Briefs: Medical

Sensor Can Detect Scarred or Fatty Liver Tissue

Diagnosing liver damage earlier could help to prevent liver failure in many patients.

Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Product of the Month: January 2021 Medical Design Briefs

First Sensor devices combine two sensing elements in a single housing.