When we say «Health wearables,» the first thing that comes into mind might be a smartwatch capable of health features, but it covers an area much broader than that (Can we count pocket-sized ultrasound devices as Health Wearables? Probably.) A tech company Kymira works on a heart monitoring t-shirt that uses a single-lead ECG and movement reducing hardware to offer an accurate reading of heart rate during exercise. Just like Apple Watch, AliveCor’s Kardia measures ECGs and can detect atrial fibrillation with high sensitivity. With the slogan of «Personal ECG for the whole family», Wiwe can detect arrhythmias, help making risk assessment for stroke and sudden cardiac arrest, and also determine blood oxygen levels. The Clinicloud, the EKO Core, the eKuore Pro measure heart and lung sounds as digital stethoscopes. Omron Blood Pressure Smartwatch and the MOCAcare pocket sensor, can monitor blood pressure.
Traditionally EEGs are tests that require hospital settings, but a new device lets you record EEGs in your home. With a noninvasive neural interface that sits on the back of the head, it is possible to control compatible software. Do you want to send a text message with a thought? Say no more!
Great new apps and devices let visually impaired people engage with their environments in ways that were a dream once.