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Spider webs inspire the new 3d optical graphene detectors
Purdue University’s intuition exploits spider’s nature to produce more resistant 3d photodetectors for biomedical or military use
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
sensor
Prototypes
Arduino “warns” you when the cat litter needs changing
A system of sensors controlled with Arduino monitors the state of cleanliness of the cat litter box and warns when dirty sand needs to be changed.
Giovanni Sapere
Health
Will the biomedical sensors draw with pencils?
An invention proposed by the University of Missouri can make wearable sensors accessible to everyone Wearable sensor technology will be the new evolution of medicine. The technologies developed so far have proven to be very efficient and capable of covering a wide range of needs. However, the…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Chemistry
New supercapacitor opens the door to wearable electronics
Researchers created a high performance, eco-friendly, economical and elastic supercapacitor that can be a strong driver for the development of wearable sensors Sensor technology is highly dependent on the development of microelectronics. The focus is on capacitors, which require high power density,…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Health
VitalScout, the sensor that monitors the stress of nurses and doctors
New wearable device keeps track of heart and respiratory parameters and alerts staff when they reach a high stress threshold Health workers are among the classes most prone to stress at work. Their commitment was also of paramount importance during the pandemic period. A new study, led by Prof.…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Inventions
Graffiti paint turns any surfaces into sensors
The technology allows to transform walls, tables, sofas and many other surfaces into sensors through the application of several layers of paint Art and design are increasingly influenced by technology and electronics. After the robot artist who paints the walls of the house, here is the painting…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Health
Invented a sensor that advise heart failure
The self-adhesive bandage accurately predicts a worsening of the heart health of repeat offenders several days before the most obvious symptoms appear Heart failure has a big impact on our health. In the United States, for example, 6.2 million people suffer from heart failure and the associated…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Gadget
Tozuda invents a helmet sensor that saves athletes from hidden trauma
The Philadelphia-based company has developed a sensor that changes colour when it registers an impact, alerting athletes to possible head trauma, even if asymptomatically Sports such as American football or hockey generate a lot of physical stress in athletes. Among the most serious consequences…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Health
Implantable microsensors without battery monitoring the heart? The future comes from Singapore
Microtechnology and medicine joined forces and the result is a 0.9 mm long subcutaneous implant that monitors breath and heartbeat without the use of batteries. One of the goals of modern medicine is the production of ever smaller subcutaneous implants that provide data on the patient’s health. The…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca