Medical
Self-monitoring device for diabetics
In my continuous quest to advocate products that help improve people’s lives, the SurroSense Rx by Orpyx is a self-monitoring device for diabetics with peripheral neuropathy that automatically tells the ...
A way finding aid for the visually impaired
A group of students from Simon Fraser University have developed a concept to help improve the lifestyle of the visually impaired in a meaningful way through one of the most important ...
The new aesthetic of wearable medical devices
There’s an emerging trend focused on a new aesthetic of wearable medical devices that are beautiful, fashionable, functional, and ultimately celebrate an ailment rather than hide it. Afterall, if you ...
Bracelet helps patients rehabilitate
Health and body monitoring is a hot topic these days, which is what designer Petr Fiala is exploring with his Rehabilitation Bracelet. The bracelet monitors patient health and keeps doctors ...
Sprint and BodyMedia team up
This week, Sprint, announced a partnership with BodyMedia, a company that develops wearable fitness technologies, which will expand the wireless carrier’s product portfolio to include embedded devices. BodyMedia develops body monitoring and ...
Robotic arm cuff therapy
Fire your shrink. Jens Dyvik, a freelance designer in Holland, has created a therapeutic robot that provides more intimate psychological coddling than you ever knew you needed. That’s because you ...
Modwells: Personal Modules for Wellness
I’m currently working on a new project around the topic of healthcare and wellness. The project includes a variety of garments with integrated technology, which I’m currently designing. So stay ...
Measuring physical activity
There’s a ton of exploration going on in the healthcare space with regards to useful wearable technology applications. Michigan State University’s departments of Electrical Engineering and Kinesiology are investigating a ...
A smart hoodie that helps kids with autism
There’s a lot of discussion around wearable technology that debates the usefulness of solutions that integrate electronic functionality into garments. There are so many explorations that are short-term novelties and ...
About electricfoxy
Electricfoxy investigates on-body experiences that are enhanced by technology resulting in new wearable experiences that become a core part of our expression, our identity, and our individuality.
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