As medtech gets sleeker, more mobile and all-around better looking, look to these six devices–from biosensors to exam tables–for tips to follow in device design. (Hint: pediatric medtech is winning this round, followed closely by biosensors.) [imagebrowser id=20]
Move over, Teddy The Guardian. There’s another toy bear on the loose. Unlike Teddy, Jerry the Bear doesn’t monitor the health status of the child, but rather teaches children with Type-1 Diabetes how to manage blood-glucose levels, maintain a healthy diet and more, through interactive games and play. He’s got a “Glucopal” touchscreen in his […]
The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high.
Think Build-A-Bear meets medical monitor. Teddy the Guardian, the first smart toy with built-in medical sensors, is a stuffed animal made of organic materials that can measure a child’s vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and temperature, then send it to a mobile device. According to the product site, the founders’ […]