Sound illuminating dreSS“Strapless dress lights up with a cool blue glow in response to loud sounds. Ambient sound is picked up from a microphone. When it is louder than a manually set threshold, the electroluminescent wire in the dress illuminates. All electronics and wiring can be removed, so that the batteries can be changed and the dress washed.”

eaSYWaKeme #Sleep monitor With vibrating alarm.Worn on the wrist or ankle. “Proprietary 3D Adaptive Sleep Capture technology “reads” body characteristics, tracks sleep duration and efficiency to accurately determinate the optimal wake-up moment and reduce your daily wakeup stress.” From Dreamtrap

SiKKer babY monitor. [ConCept, 2010]

2 bracelets - for parent and baby that work in tandem with base station. Transmits basic biometric data about the baby’s condition like temperature. Transmit sounds; remotely play music for the baby. Designers Jessica Mendoza, Henoc Monte.

implantable ChipGoes under the skin to function as a personal blood testing laboratory. Includes 5 electochemical and molecualar sensors, radio transmitter. Bluetooth. Enzymatic detection of substances such as lactate, glucose, troponin, and ATP. (In development) From Giovanni de Micheli & Sandro Carrara, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

amiCo“Stylish bracelet that brings social networks to life. It connects you to relevant people in real life ... grooves denote network path, intersections denote cross paths, vibration ... alerts user of a nearby connection ... and found connection LED light shines through translucent silicone ... to help you identifying the match.” Bluetooth, water resistant. From Trova

intouCh diabeteS braCelet Discreet, user-centric continuous glucose monitoring for type 1 #diabetes. Would work via near-infrared spectroscopy.

profeSSionalCare SmartSerieS 5000 eleCtriC toothbruSh from oral-b“Wireless SmartGuide helps maximize brushing performance ...pressure sensor stops pulsations when brushing too hard.” The guide includes timer, pressure control, and various modes such as ‘daily clean’, ‘sensitive’, ‘massage’ and ‘whitening.’ Comes with a user guide.

north paW direCtional anKletControl unit senses magnetic north and turns on and off cell phone vibrator motors. At any given time 1 motor (of 8) closest to North is on. The skin senses the vibration. The wearer learns to associate the vibration with direction, getting an intuitive sense of which way is North. Available as kit or preassembled, from Sensebridge, sensebridge.net/

muSe headbandHeadband measures brainwaves via 4 #EEG (electroencephalography) sensors. “Allows you to control games, reduce stress, improve memory and concentration, and eventually to control devices directly with your mind.” From InteraXon

pulSe pedometer Designed for teen girls. Physical activity, such as walking, is rewarded with iTunes credits.

melon“A headband and mobile app to measure your focus.” Measures #EEG (electroencephalography) or brain activity, via 3 electrodes on the forehead. Algorithms translate the data into ‘focus.’ (partnered with NeuroSky)

gogear Records sun exposure, activity and quality of sleep. “Band displays the qualitative data through visual display. LED panels change from red to green in color dependent on how healthy the child’s actions are throughout the day.” “How can numbers on a graph relate to a person? ... Providing information about the health of a child in a fun, indirect, and qualitative way allows more of a connection to the information that is being represented

eSSenSe glove “Designed for rescue volunteers, first responding teams, and any other user which needs a simple solution for diagnosing symptoms. The glove replaces many tools and products that would normally be carried, and it also simplifies the process of examining many people in the field under stressful situations. The fingertip sensors allow the user to read pulse, temperature, and blood glucose levels with a touch using infrared technologies.” #HR #glucose

armour39 module and CheSt StrapTracks heart rate, calories burned, real-time intensity, and WILLpower™ - an algorithm that combines how long you work out, what you did, profile info like gender and weight, and key heart rate measures to give you a single score. Set your target every day and go after it.” #HR

lifeline™ “A health tracking system that uses a bracelet to monitor a person’s heart rate, blood sugar levels, temperature, and wirelessly sync the users’ information to their mobile or home PC ... powered by body heat, by usb cable, or a wireless power pad. All data can be shared via social media using LifeLine’s dedicated app or website to encourage competitive challenges with others.”

Smartmove wireless sensor insoles and mobile app for highly accurate real-time activity tracking. “SmartMove knows exactly when, how long, and how much energy you burn in Calories performing specific activities, including: sitting, standing, walking, running, cycling, and stairs.”

hexoSKin Wearable body metrics. Sports garment with built-in sensors + connected smart device. HR (calculated HR variability, recovery), breathing rate, breathing volume, 3-axis acceleration (calculated intensity, calories burned), estimated VO2max (max oxygen consumption). “The Hexoskin garment is unique: with its integrated 100% textile biometric sensors, it’s as comfortable and flexible as a standard sports compression garment, as well as hygienic and safe.”

e-preSSedWearable that “senses and visualizes inner states creating awareness in the wearer and in others. Awareness may be followed by interaction, which is stimulated by light visuals.” Galvanic skin response (GSR) sensor connected to Arduino board.

eYering“Wearable intuitive interface that allows a person to point at an object to see or hear more information about it. ... micro camera worn as a ring on the index finger with a button on the side, which can be pushed with the thumb to take a picture or a video that is then sent wirelessly to a mobile phone to be analyzed.” Suranga Nanayakkara and Roy Shilkrot, MIT Media Lab

W/me WriStband “Life spectrum analyzer” (HR sensor) that “coupled with our proprietary algorithm, it can decode the heart rate variability, map out your autonomic nervous system, and indicate your mental state at any given moment.” Coaching platform for rhythmic breathing, phone alert and finder, notifications, Facebook check-in; remote camera shutter trigger. (Kickstarter)

SenSoria Smart sock with fabric-based pressure sensors. Data are collected by electronic anklet to track activity type and level. By Heapsylon. (currently on indiegogo) sensoriafitness.com

pulSe. Smart aCtivitY traCKer “Steps, stairs, distance and calories tracking; heart rate measurement; sleep quality monitoring; automatic Bluetooth synchronization.

biofuSion phYSiologY StatuS monitorS (pSm) Monitors ECG waveform, dual sub-surface skin temperature, multi-frequency bio-impedance, galvanic skin response and 3D accelerometer. “The power of the BioFusion resides in the ability to collect, analyse and correlate a vast amount of detailed physiological data in both real-time monitoring and retrospective analytical applications.” From Biopeak

oxirate Sensor that fits behind the ear with a clip on the ear lobe. “Platform provides unique capabilities in continuous monitoring of primary vital signs such as heart, respiration, and oxygen saturation rates. A built-in accelerometer allows for comprehensive analysis that can calculate the number of steps taken, calories burned, as well as detect specific movements such as falls.”

the hug Shirt Embedded in the shirt are sensors that feel the strength of the touch, the skin warmth and the heartbeat rate of the sender and actuators that recreate the sensation of touch, warmth and emotion of the hug to the shirt of the distant loved one. ..the data goes from the sensors Bluetooth to your mobile phone and your mobile phone delivers the hug data to your friend’s phone and it is seamlessly transmitted Bluetooth to his or her shirt” Francesca Rosella & Ryan Genz, CuteCircuit

e-SKinUser-interactive sensor network on flexible plastic. Responds to touch by lighting up. Could potentially be wrapped around objects for human-machine interfacing and used to create “an e-skin bandage applied to an arm as a health monitor that continuously checks blood pressure and pulse rates.” Transistors, organic LEDs and pressure sensors embedded in flexible plastic. (Working on temperature and light). From Ali Javey lab, UC Berkeley, published in Nature Materials July 2013

g-forCe traCKer Small device measures 3-D acceleration. Attached or embedded in a helmet to track impacts. Alarm triggers when impact exceeds a set threshold. #concussion #brain

biologiC monitor Chipequipped with a radio transmitter that is powered by a natural battery found deep in the mammalian ear. “This battery could power implantable electronic devices without impairing hearing. The devices could monitor biological activity in the ears of people with hearing or balance impairments, or responses to therapies. Eventually, they might even deliver therapies themselves.” Researchers at MIT and others.

Waterproof preSSure SenSor made of silicon, encased in metal. For monitoring of cerebral (#brain) pressure. “The metal membrane reacts to pressure changes in the brain. This pressure is transmitted to the silicon chip on the inside. The measurement value is transmitted to the measuring device outside the body through a radio impulse.” Thomas Velten, Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering IBMT

omegaWave “Readiness optimizer.” Sensor + chest band + app. Measures heart rate, algorithms provide your ‘”overall readiness, cardiac readiness, training zones, and metabolic readiness.”

bio-patCh SenSorMeasures bioelectrical signals through the skin. Collects data on different parts of the body depending on where it is placed (chest > ECG; skull > electroencephalography (EEG); forearm > electromyography (EMG); plus body temperature. Electronic components are mounted on a flexible foil. Wireless, disposable. Applications include remote patient monitoring. Geng Yang lab, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)

traCeActivity monitor for action sports, from ActiveReplay. 9-axis sensors, GPS. Attaches to any hard surface like a board or helmet. Algorithms calculate speed, distance, jump height, and rotation. “We know the feeling of getting barreled, landing a new trick or charging down a mountain will never change. ... what if there was a way to enhance our experience, learn more about our sessions, and share our stoke with the people we surf, skate, ski, and snowboard with?” www.alpinereplay.com

bubbelle dreSSEmotional sensing dress by Lucy McRae, Phillips Design, 2006. An inner layer of biometric sensors pick up a person’s emotions. These are projected as colors on the outer textile layer. Design concept. See also design.philips.com/probes

SenSimed triggerfiShSoft, single use contact lens that contains passive and active strain gauges embedded in the silicone. Monitors fluctuations in diameter of the corneoscleral junction as an indication of fluctuations in intraocular pressure (IOP) for #glaucoma.

munivo - guide for the blindBased on ultrasound technology - Distance sensors carry measurements on X & Y axes between the subject and potential obstacles, sending information to the electronic control unit. The signals are processed and sent to actuators placed in the silicon film situated in direct contact with the skin in the palm. These transmit signals to the user so he can perceive obstacles in the environment. Concept. #haptic

emotiv multi-Channel WireleSS portable #eeg (ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM) headSet for reSearCh. Applications include neurotherapy, biofeedback, and brain computer interface (#BCI).

WEARABLE TECHThis board focuses mainly on self-tracking gadgets and sensors — especially those designed for health. While most are wearable, there are some that track from inside the body or that you put against your body. Some of these products are concepts or are not commercially available.

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