These Smart Bandages are Embedded With Nano Sensor Technology
Alyson Wyers — May 3, 2017 — Tech
References: swansea.ac.uk & springwise
Using nano sensor technology, this university has developed smart bandages capable of offering real-time health reporting. Wearable technology in the health industry has become increasingly commonplace with affordable wristband trackers and similar accessories, but this new bandage design indicates a new level of health statistics being made available to the wearer.
Created by a research team from Swansea University's Institute of Life Science, the nano sensor bandages boast a combination of biochemistry, nanotechnology, nano-electronics and exciting technology like 3D printing and coding. The team hopes to begin trialling the intelligent medical dressing within a year. By providing a steady stream of information, such as activity levels and healing progress, the bandages could reduce the number of doctor visits. They also have the potential to release medication.
Created by a research team from Swansea University's Institute of Life Science, the nano sensor bandages boast a combination of biochemistry, nanotechnology, nano-electronics and exciting technology like 3D printing and coding. The team hopes to begin trialling the intelligent medical dressing within a year. By providing a steady stream of information, such as activity levels and healing progress, the bandages could reduce the number of doctor visits. They also have the potential to release medication.
Trend Themes
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Smart Dressings — Opportunity for further development of smart bandages that offer real-time health reporting to reduce number of doctor visits
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Nanotechnology in Healthcare — Incorporating nano sensor technology into healthcare industry for more accurate and real-time health statistics
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Wearable Health Monitors — Advancement of wearable technology and biochemistry for more precise health monitoring
Industry Implications
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Healthcare — Nanotechnology and wearable technology can be used to enhance healthcare industry by providing real-time health statistics to patients
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Technology — Opportunity for further development of 3D printing and coding technology in healthcare industry with smart bandages that provide real-time health statistics and drug delivery
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Pharmaceutical — Smart bandages have the potential to be used as a platform for drug delivery in the future
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