Can touchy feely robots help you with laundry?
Artificial “skin” sensors can help robots get a grip on fabric, researchers report. It may be a step to having them help out with laundry.
Bacteria sensors report when they find chemical invaders
New research shows bacteria cells can be programmed to identify contaminants and report by releasing a detectable electrical current.
Smart mouthguard uses bite to control all kinds of devices
People with limited hand function could use a new mouthguard to control devices like computers, smartphones, and wheelchairs with their bite.
Your phone could measure your blood oxygen level
Your phone’s camera and flash may one day offer a way to test your blood oxygen level at home.
Wearable sensor tracks cancer tumor growth
A stretchy, flexible device that measures changes in tumor size to the hundredth of a millimeter offers a faster, more accurate way to screen cancer drugs.
Synthetic protein binds to VX nerve agent
A new synthetic protein that quickly detects molecules of a deadly nerve agent could prevent a chemical warfare attack, researchers say.
Synthetic protein binds to VX nerve agent
A new synthetic protein that quickly detects molecules of a deadly nerve agent could prevent a chemical warfare attack, researchers say.
Sensor detects Parkinson’s during sleep
A new sensor that passively monitors breathing during sleep can not only detect Parkinson’s, but also track the progression of the disease over time.
Stretchy sensor works like a brain to process health data
A flexible computing chip that mimics the workings of the human brain to process information is a leap forward for wearable health tech, researchers say.
Watch-like sensor monitors pulse without batteries
A new wristwatch-style health monitor can keep track of your pulse, without the need for a battery or outside power source.