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Medical
The medical end market refers to the application of engineering to medicine and biology in order to improve healthcare treatment such as diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, prostheses, robotics, implants, devices, and genetic engineering. A major part of this category is research and development.
Four Minutes of Activity Could Prolong Your Life
Since 1950, the number of sedentary jobs has increased by 83%, according to the American Heart Association.…
Colorado Scientists Laser Focused on Toilet Plumes, Flush with Success
Public toilets are often not pleasant places to go, but our bathrooms at home are dirtier than you think.
A team…
World-First Caregiving Simulator Lowers Barrier to Entry into Assistive Robotics
Approximately 190 million people around the globe have conditions that impair their ability to move and function…
Next-gen Material with a Memory
Researchers at Aalto University developed a new material that changes its electrical behavior based on previous…
Xilinx SP701 Evaluation Kit Built for Designs Requiring Sensor Fusion
Xilinx SP701 Evaluation Kit is built for designs requiring sensor fusion such as industrial networking, embedded…
Intelligent Materials for Robotics and Prostheses
Dresden-based researchers are developing a new class of materials whereby actuators and sensors are integrated…
The Future of Printed/Flexible Electronics
We use printed and flexible electronics in applications from energy harvesting to medical sensors to robotics. Due…
Balding? Help on the Horizon with AI
Artificial intelligence is finding its way into numerous fields, including hair loss. Alopecia affects both men and…
Origami—Engineering Inspiration
Researchers are using origami as the inspiration to create programmable surfaces that alter the physical properties…
Is Your Smartwatch Smart Enough for your Health?
Cardiac monitoring and implantable cardiovascular electronic devices can increase the detection of atrial…