This simple tooth sticker could help scientists make advancements toward a healthier future for all.
Created by Tuft Engineers, this tooth-mounted sensor can transmit information regarding one's food and drink intake using wireless transmitters. This means, that everything a subject eats or drinks and be immediately stored into a database, with little to no effort.
The tiny device is comprised of three sensors that are sandwiched together to form a 'bioresponsive' layer. While it seems complicated, the device can analyze nutritional content and other information while still remaining smaller than one's tooth, and going virtually undetected.
In addition to food detection, these sensors can be placed on a subject's skin to further analyze the environment.
Photo Credits: designboom, now.tufts.edu
What's Driving This Trend
- Bioresponsive Sensors
- The advancement of bioresponsive sensors could lead to the creation of more innovative and discreet health-monitoring devices.
- Wireless Transmitters
- Wireless transmitters can be incorporated into various health devices, allowing for easier tracking and analysis of one's health data.
- Environment Sensors
- With the development of environment sensors, individuals can gain more insight into how their surroundings affect their health and wellbeing.
Who This Affects Most
- Health Technology
- The health technology industry can benefit from using bioresponsive sensors and wireless transmitters to create new and improved monitoring devices.
- Food Industry
- The food industry can use these sensors to gain a better understanding of consumer eating habits and preferences, leading to more targeted product development.
- Environmental Science
- The development of environment sensors can advance the environmental science industry's understanding of how different factors affect human health and wellbeing.
