Through the years, disease fighting innovations have become more and more dependent on technology. Over the past year, medicine and disease treatment have become more hi-tech than ever imagined just a few short years ago.
This cluster explores some of the most shocking and revolutionary disease fighting innovations of our time.
Implications - With the growing dependence on technology for health monitoring, it becomes interesting to see these technological products come in a variety of forms. Ranging from toys to cell phones, these pieces are just the beginning to what other potential products may develop with the same functionalities in a variety of designs. Health aids may soon all come in the form of more approachable and portable products, gearing towards those who are always on the go.
77 Disease Fighting Innovations
From Robotic Health Aids to Tracking Diseases Virtually:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Apr 17, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Bacteria Toys
Plush Microbes Teach Kids About Disease
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Superfluous Virus Prevention
Macabre Surgical Masks to Fend Off H1N1, aka Swine Flu
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STD Boozevertising
Safe Sex Campaign by Derek Bowers Plays on Alcohol Labels
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Inventing a Disease to Sell Drugs
The Thin Pill
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Diabetes on Disney
Controversial ‘Hannah Montana' Season Premiere Axed
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Diabetic Wristbands
Gluco(M) Tracks Sugar Levels With Electric Flow
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Stylish Diabetic Kit
Glucose Meter Bag by Stick Me Designs
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Science Dolls
Particle Physics Gets all Cute and Fuzzy
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Prostaderm Belly Button Patch
Boost Sex Life, Heal Prostate Probs
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Bizarre Toy Tributes
Stephen Hawking in LEGO
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Swine Flu Social Art
The Obama 'Cope' With H1N1 Poster
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Intelligent Pills
The $1000 Philips iPill Is the Future of Ingestible Target Treatment
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Bacterial Art
Microbiologists Create Stunning Art With Bacteria
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Disease-Detecting Cell Phones
Scientist's Hack Analyzes Blood and Scans Cells
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Water Bottle Activism
B'eau Pal Water Brings Awareness to India
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Drawing with Bacteria
Art on Agar
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Diseased Sculptures
Human Pathology Busts by Paul Komoda Show Effects of Syphilis
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Sinister Cigarette Packaging
Anti Smoking Campaign Extinguishes Marlboro's Sales
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Pill Messages
Capsule Letters Let You Pass Notes Like A Pill Popper
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Disease Monitoring Devices
Gluos Blood Sugar Meter Takes Control of Your Condition
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High Tech Diabetes Tools
Ninos Systems
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Sticky Medical Breakthroughs
Scotch Tape X-Rays
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Eye Movement Art
Despite Being Paralyzed, the EyeWriter Lets Tony Quan Make Art
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More Youthful By Yogurt
Acai Berry Alive
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Health Management Mobiles
The Pantech Inhealth Cell Phone
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Cell Phones for the Blind
Nokia knfbReader Mobile
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Astonishing Flu Carriers
10 Animals That Carry Illness, From Swine Flu to Whale Flu
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New Cancer Treatment
Nanoexplosions
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Powerful Alzheimer's Ads
Saatchi & Saatchi Exposes Tragedy of the Disease
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Medical Science Breakthroughs
The Autonomous Artificial Heart
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Disturbing Illness Awareness
Sarah's Story for Motor Neurone Disease Campaign
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Medical Magnetic Beads
The Torax LINX Acid Reflux Prevention System
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Micro-Medical Tests
Signos Personal Ultrasound by Signostics Holds 20,000 Images
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Rain Drop Collectors
Eco-Conscious Golden Design for Rain Water Harvesting
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Modern Eco Diets
The Raw Food Diet Makes a Comeback For Healthier, Greener Lifestyles
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Stem Cells from Menstrual Fluid
C'elle for Cryo-Cell
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Gene Therapy Breakthroughs
Medical Discovery in Mice Could Lead to Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
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Watches for Alzheimer's
The Keruve 2010 GPS Wristwatch is Discrete and Reliable
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Probiotic Treats
Frozen Yogurt with Probiotic Cultures
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Giggling Robots Could Cure Cancer
Robots Laugh At Your Jokes
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Painless Diabetes Testing
Pelikan Sun Medical Lancet
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Medical Nanotechnology Breakthroughs
Nanohealing Material Stops Bleeding
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Virtual Health Coaches
Braun's Clever Care Medical Coach Helps With Self-Care
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Designer Vitamins for Pets
Vetraceuticals Are Like Anti-Aging Pills for Canines
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Bee Venom Therapy
Pay-Per-Sting Treatments
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Designer Vitamins
Personalized Pills
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Implantable Glucose Sensors
The Biorasis Glucowizzard Monitors Sugar Levels Constantly
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Pills That Prevent Heart Disease
5-in-1 Polypill Could Also Prevent Stroke
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Disease Detection by Breath
Laser Analysis Finds Cancer, Diabetes, Asthma & More
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Virtual Diseases
HealthMap Lists and Tracks Infections Worldwide So You Know Where Not to Vacation
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Cloning Cancer Sniffing Dogs
Making More Marines
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External Organ Helpers
'Artificial Pancreas' for Diabetics with Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels
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Solar Powered Smartphones
NTT Docomo Reveals Sun-Charged, Waterproof Mobile
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Medicated Earbuds
The Elecom Pill Earphones are Just What the Doctor Ordered
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Swine Flu Plushies
This Giant Microbe Plush Toy Lets You Have Fun With the Flu
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Virus Tracking Technology
Japanese Mobiles Single Out Swine Flu Victims
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Petri Dish Pork
Scientists in the Netherlands Create Test Tube Meat
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Sickness-Fighting Sleeves
Inventive Moms Prevent the Spread of Bacteria With the Germy Worm
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Disease-Resistant Grapes
New Strain of 'Delicious' Grapes Developed in Florida
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Genetically-Modified Superfoods
Cancer-Fighting Purple Tomatoes
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Homey Cancer Sanctuaries
Maggie's Centre Helps People Cope in Award-Winning Building
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Disease Immunity Discoveries
A New Cure for Cancer May be Hidden in Mole Rat Genetics
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Needle-Free Blood Tests
The Venus Sensor Creates New Methods to Extract Blood
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Arthritic Innovations
Ireland Experts on the Cusp of a Cure
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Cancer-Free Children
Genetically-Modified Infant Stirs Up 'Designer Baby' Concerns
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Needle-Free Injections
Painless "Mother's Kiss"
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Cholesterol Screening for 2 Year Olds
Early Obesity Prevention
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Diet Wonder Drugs
Tesofensine Could Double Weight Loss
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Breast Biopsy Robots
Future Robots May Do Surgery on Their Own
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Calorie-Counting Cell Phones
Barclaycard Health Tech of the Future
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Online Epidemic Tracking
Google Flu Trends
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Biotech Company Clones Embryos from Human Skin Cells
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Oxygen Holsters
Plus O2 is a Portable Oxygen System to Simplify Life
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MS Treatments
DNA Vaccine Could Bring New Hope
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Diet-Induced Children's Ailments
Rise in Kidney Stones in US Kids
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Engineered Disease Fighting
Using Lazy Bacteria To Fight Human Viruses
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Virus-Detecting Smartwatches
Designer Dot's VICLONE Smart Watch Detects Known Viral Infectants
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts
The Apple Watch Pillbox is an Imagined Medical Design
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Sustainable Insulin Pump Concepts
The Ingo Device Concept Assists with Glucose Monitoring
Recovery-Assisting Rehab Robots
Wandercraft's Exoskeleton is Designed to Aid Patient Rehab
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
AI-Powered Boxing Bags
The Bhout Bag Fuses Elements of Fitness and Gaming
AI-Powered Skincare Devices
The Tri-Light +SABI AI Uses Data to Enhance Users' Skincare Routines
Guarding Humanoid Robots
EvoGuard is a Smart Security Solution at CES 2023
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches
This Wearable Ultrasound Patch Envisions Real-TIme Heart Scans
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
AI-Powered Feline Health Trackers
The 'Moggie' Cat Health Tracker Identifies Potential Illnesses
AI-Informed Glucose Monitors
January AI Launches an AI Health App for Predicting Glucose Response
Elderly Care Robots
Shown at CES 2023, Aeo is a Robot That Patrols & Disenfects Hospitals
Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers
The High-Tech 'Boxing Buddy' Can Punch You Back
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Radiofrequency Facial Treatment Devices
Amiro Beauty Boasts a High-Tech At-Home Skincare Solution
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear
Hologenix and Decathlon Debut a New Capsule Using CELLIANT® Tech
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Connected Monitoring Bandages
This Smart Wound Bandage Prototype Monitors for Infection
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
AI-Backed Supplement Development
Biomdrin's New Technology Pairs Optimal Ingredients Together
Prostate Cancer AI Biomarkers
Researchers are Testing a Predictive AI Biomarker for Cancer Care
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices
UVCeed Shared a Solution for the "Tripledemic" at CES 2023
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
AI-Powered Nap Timers
The Somvai Napping Device Uses Radar to Track Movement and Breathing
Revolutionary Cancer Lifestyle Platforms
MOJO Health Prioritizes Overall Healing and Resilience
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
At-Home Diagnostic Systems
GenHome is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations
Daniel Iregui Presents the Antibodies Installation
Remote Aging Care Solutions
Essence SmartCare Revolutionizes Aging-In-Place Healthcare Solutions
AI-Powered Dog Collars
The PetPace Health 2.0 Intelligently Tracks Canine Health
Motivational AI Health Apps
The Basys.ai Diabetes Control App Uses a Human Avatar for Motivation
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Digital Health Evaluation Tools
Mayo Clinic Unveils the Solutions Studio for Workflow Integration
AI Healthcare Programs
Lovelace Health is Working with CareHarmony to Improve Patient Healthcare
Smart Health-Monitoring Dog Collars
The Minitailz Dog Collar Reports Vitals and Tracks Location
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Infrared Heat-Creating Clothing
Hologenix Unveils Another Collaboration with CELLIANT®
Generative AI Healthcare Tools
Productive Edge Debuts New Healthcare Solutions Using Generative AI
AI-Designed Medical Trials
Insilico Medicine is Trialing an AI-Backed Lung Disease Drug
Hospital-Housed AI Chatbots
Massachusetts General Hospital is Experimenting with an AI Chatbot
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Color-Changing Wound Dressings
This Dressing Turns From Yellow to Blue Upon Detecting Infection
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Hospital-Based AI Agents
Cedars-Sinai Hospital Launches a Virtual Care App with an AI Chatbot
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Clinical-Grade Telehealth Exam Systems
The Nonagon N9+ Has Received FDA Clearance
Revolutionary Insulin Capsules
This Capsule is Designed to Allow For Oral Insulin Delivery
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
Self-Adjusting Insulin Systems
This System Helps Keep Blood Glucose At Desirable Levels
Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches
This Patch Can Identify Signs Of Disease and Stress In Plants
Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors
Blue Healthcare's BlueDoctor AI Revolutionizes Virtual Visits
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Virtual Physician Assistants
Dr.A.I. is a Pre-Appointment Patient Interview Powered by GPT-4
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
AI-Powered Health Communication Platforms
Humetrix is Set to Introduce SOSQR Global at CES 2024
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
These Injectables Could Save Lives By Triggering Blood Clots
AI-Powered Drug Research
Xaira Therapeutics Uses AI to Help with Drug Development and Discovery
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Data-Driven Bluetooth Inhalers
TEVA UK Unveils the 'GoResp Digihaler' for Asthmatic Patients
Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots
These Experimental Robots are Designed to Navigate Blood Vessels
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Non-Contact Smart Thermometers
HiiTCHECK is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Medical Search Engine Chatbots
Google Cloud's Mayo Clinic Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Care
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
AI-Powered Health Platforms
Docus AI Aims to Streamline Virtual Doctor's Visits
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Self-Folding Surgical Tools
The 'MaSoChain' is Designed For Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps
Clearly Vision for Apple Vision Pro Checks a User's Eye Sight
PTSD-Aiding Wearable Technology
Bio Ware is a New Gadget that Helps with Treating PTSD
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
Cancer-Combatting Engineered Bacteria
Researchers at Standford Develops Staphylococcus Epidermidis
AI-Powered Caregiver Apps
AiWatchfulCompanion Transforms the Caregiver Experience
Digital Medication Management Features
Samsung Health Medications Tracking Offers Detailed Info
Convenient remote healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Remote Healthcare Partnerships
Clinitouch and Synaxon Join Forces on a New At-Home Health Solution
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Wearable Electrotherapy Solutions
The 'ElectroGear' Fosters Muscle Healing and Recovery
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Digital At-Home Healthcare
birdie Helps Older Adults Receive Quality Care Using Digital Interfaces
AI-Backed Telehealth Platforms
'Summer Health' Unveiled a Set of AI Features to Improve Services
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Cancer-Detecting AI Devices
The 'DermaSensor' Can Detect Three Forms Of Skin Cancer
Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras
Kemisola Bolarinwa Pioneers a Smart Bra to Detect Breast Cancer
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
AI-Powered Clinical Trials
Galmed is Using AI to Conduct PSC Trials for Underserved Communities
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Cancer-Detecting AI Models
Paige's AI Solution Detects Cancer Across Multiple Tissue Types
Food-Monitoring AI Cameras
Imperial College London Presents its New CoDiet Camera
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Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps
OHSU Unveils an AI-Powered App for Blood Sugar Management
Early Diagnosis Tools
machineMD is Tool for Early Diagnosis of Brain Tumors and other Diseases