William Alldred

Using Wearable Sensors to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

In a first-of-a-kind study, Israeli scientists have shown how PPG sensors can be used to demonstrate the safety of COVID vaccines.

Automated VR Cognitive Therapy To Treat Patients With Psychosis

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a virtual reality (VR) based cognitive therapy (CBT) tool that helps patients recover from agoraphobic psychosis by participating in simulated real-world scenarios.

How Sensor Technology Can Aid in the Detection of Parkinson's Disease

Engineers at Harvard University have developed an exosuit fitted with sensors for the remote monitoring of patients at home.

Wearable Sensors for Assessing Airborne Hazards

The US Department of Defense is investigating the possibility of deploying wearable sensors to monitor the exposure of service personnel to dangerous toxins, thereby superseding current static detection systems.

Remote Sensing Technology Helps Improve Urban Air Quality

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have demonstrated the effective use of remote sensing technology for the fast and accurate detection of highly polluting vehicles in urban environments.

Novel Stretchable, Self-Powered Temperature Sensor

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a self-powered soft temperature sensor that is simple to design and portable.

Novel Humidity Sensor Draws Inspiration from a Camel’s Nose

New Generation of High-Precision, Low-Cost Sensors for Future Smart Cutting Tools

Researchers at the University of Bath have been awarded a £1.5 million funding package for the development of nanosensors and cutting tools that will enable the machining of high precision aerospace components.

Robotic Navigation Cane with 3D Camera Helps Visually Impaired

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have developed a robotic cane with a 3D visual positioning system and camera that offers new hope to visually impaired and blind people.