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Artificial leg with realistic sensory feedback helps wearers walk confidently
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic leg that uses sensors and electrodes to provide wearers with neurofeedback when they're walking.
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New gunfire-detection system alerts police of shooters in seconds, not minutes
The Safe Zone Gunfire Detector is a fast gunfire-detection system that could help avert potential tragedies in public places like schools, malls, or anywhere a mass shooting might occur.The post New gunfire-detection system alerts police of shooters in seconds, not minutes appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Forget security cameras — this drone will watch over your house from the skies
On display at CES, Sunflower Labs' innovative security system involves a series of outdoor sensors, capable of dispatching an autonomous camera drone to check up on any unusual disturbances.The post Forget security cameras — this drone will watch over your house from the skies appeared first on Digital Trends.
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IBM’s wearable tech monitors your health by checking your hand strength
IBM has developed a first of its kind fingernail sensor prototype, designed to measure your grip strength throughout the day. Here's how it could potentially save your life some day.The post IBM’s wearable tech monitors your health by checking your hand strength appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Early-detection system for wildfires could save many states from big burns
When it comes to dealing with the growing problem of raging wildfires, a new wireless smart sensor system could help spot burgeoning blazes before they rage out of control. Here's how it works.The post Early-detection system for wildfires could save many states from big burns appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Vibration-sensing tech turns any ‘dumb’ surface into a smart touch-sensitive one
What if it was possible to use a special chip to transform any surface into a touch-sensitive one? That science fiction dream is what startup HyperSurfaces is working hard to achieve.The post Vibration-sensing tech turns any ‘dumb’ surface into a smart touch-sensitive one appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Internet of cows? Smart ear tag takes cattle tracking into the future
An Australian startup wants to bring cattle farming into the present day with smart ear tags capable of revealing where herds are grazing, and even if animals are sick or about to give birth.The post Internet of cows? Smart ear tag takes cattle tracking into the future appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Forget joysticks — the Guts Game is controlled by a sensor that you swallow
Researchers have created an unusual new game in which players swallow a biosensor and then compete to raise or lower the temperature in their gut. Sound crazy? Here's why it could catch on.The post Forget joysticks — the Guts Game is controlled by a sensor that you swallow appeared first on Digital Trends.
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‘Crop-dusting’ drones drop biodegradable sensors instead of pesticides
The future of farming might involve using drones to airdrop hundreds of tiny sensors, called PlantCopters, which can keep track of crop growth, crop health, and surrounding microclimate.The post ‘Crop-dusting’ drones drop biodegradable sensors instead of pesticides appeared first on Digital Trends.
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ICARUS project aims to track migration of 100,000 animals — from space
Imagine if we were able to track the movement of animals all over the planet using thousands of tiny transmitters, with the data crunched aboard the ISS. Welcome to the ICARUS project.The post ICARUS project aims to track migration of 100,000 animals — from space appeared first on Digital Trends.
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From robot insects to human-sniffing sensors, this rescue tech could save lives
Technology like inflatable vine robots and skin-sniffing smart sensors sound interesting, but could they actually save a person's life in a potential rescue mission? You may be surprised!The post From robot insects to human-sniffing sensors, this rescue tech could save lives appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Spit-checking mouthguard can tell if athletes are tired or mentally drained
Xerox’s legendary Parc development lab has created a smart mouthguard which can detect early signs of dehydration, exhaustion and mental engagement levels, based on a sample of your saliva.The post Spit-checking mouthguard can tell if athletes are tired or mentally drained appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Could thermal imaging sensors help make self-driving cars safer?
FLIR Systems thinks one way to make self-driving cars safer would be for them to use thermal imaging tech to better deal with challenging conditions. And they're doing their bit to help.The post Could thermal imaging sensors help make self-driving cars safer? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Color-changing LED stools let you know if you’re sitting with bad posture
German researchers have developed special color-changing LED stools which monitor your weight distribution to let you know if you're sitting with bad posture. Here's how they work.The post Color-changing LED stools let you know if you’re sitting with bad posture appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose
Researchers are developing an “electronic nose” that is capable of sniffing out scents faster than a human can. Here is why it could help make your next-genearation smartphone even more useful.The post Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose
Researchers are developing an “electronic nose” that is capable of sniffing out scents faster than a human can. Here is why it could help make your next-genearation smartphone even more useful.The post Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose appeared first on Digital Trends.