# Intelligent Medical Dressing These Smart Bandages are Embedded With Nano Sensor Technology By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-sensor References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/embedded-nano-sensors-create-smart-bandages/) & [swansea.ac.uk](http://www.swansea.ac.uk/) Using nano sensor technology, this university has developed smart bandages capable of offering real-time health reporting. [Wearable technology in the health industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring) has become increasingly commonplace with [affordable wristband trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristband-prototype) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swansea-university) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Dressings:** Opportunity for further development of smart bandages that offer real-time health reporting to reduce number of doctor visits - **Nanotechnology in Healthcare:** Incorporating nano sensor technology into healthcare industry for more accurate and real-time health statistics - **Wearable Health Monitors:** Advancement of wearable technology and biochemistry for more precise health monitoring ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Nanotechnology and wearable technology can be used to enhance healthcare industry by providing real-time health statistics to patients - **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 - **Pharmaceutical:** Smart bandages have the potential to be used as a platform for drug delivery in the future ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartheal-sensor.md) - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md) - [Waterproof Color-Changing Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drysee-bandages.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-patch.md) - [Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-patch.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md)