State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help amputees to regain the use of their arms and legs – but what if they could be imbued with “feeling”? Scientists at Northwestern University say they have taken a step towards that goal with a…
D.O.N targets ageing populations with world’s first belt-based wearable sensor
A Japanese apparel group best known for specialist inner-down clothing is seeking to enter the digital health market with what it says is the world’s first belt-type health-sensing wearable, as technology companies race to develop less intrusive ways of monitoring…
Hospitals grapple with cyber security gaps in connected medical devices
Hospitals are facing mounting challenges in securing their network-connected medical devices, according to new survey data from Asimily, a risk mitigation platform covering IoT, OT, and IoMT systems. The report, The State of Hospitals’ Cyber Asset Exposure Management in 2025,…
VOVO unveils ‘world’s smartest toilet’
VOVO, the South Korean bathroom technology company, is preparing to introduce what it calls the world’s smartest toilet at CES 2026, as the sector for connected home devices extends into one of the last unmodernised rooms of the house. The…
Avalue targets hospital AI shift with launch of medical-grade Edge computing platform
Avalue Technology has launched a new line of medical-grade Edge computing systems designed to meet rising demand for real-time AI processing in hospitals, as healthcare providers accelerate digital transformation across imaging, surgery, and point-of-care services. The Taiwan-listed industrial computer maker…
Glasgow engineers develop low-cost mobile network capable of supporting remote robotic surgery
A team of engineers in Glasgow has developed a low-cost, open-source mobile network that could pave the way for remote medical procedures, including surgeries carried out from afar. Researchers at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering have…
Italian tech firm targets outdoor mobility for visually impaired with new smart glasses
Italian technology company iVision Tech has unveiled its latest innovation, the “iSee” smart glasses, aimed at improving mobility for visually impaired users outside the home. The iSee glasses, developed with input from visually impaired users, detect obstacles up to 4…
CSEM targets sudden illness behind the wheel with in-car monitoring system
Swiss research and technology centre CSEM has unveiled a driver safety system designed to reduce accidents caused by sudden illness behind the wheel. Known as DriverCheck, the system employs a miniaturised in-cabin camera and artificial intelligence to monitor heartbeat, breathing,…
Insight SIP module chosen for Neuronaute+ device
Analysis of neurological problems via EEG (electroencephalograms) is a complex medical domain. Traditionally, it has relied on highly trained staff across the full diagnostic pathway, from setting up and managing EEG tests to analysis of the data. For certain issues…
Vivo Care and Tenovi expand remote patient monitoring capabilities
Vivo Care announced a strategic partnership with Tenovi, expanding real-time patient data access and equipping providers with more flexible, scalable tools for care between visits. As part of the collaboration Vivo Care will integrate Tenovi’s advanced devices into its remote…
