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Muscle Radar Unlocks Potential for Future Robotic Limbs

New non-invasive sensors that measure muscle forces have been developed by University of Queensland researchers, unlocking new possibilities for wearable robotic mobility devices.

30 Jul 2026

Wearable IMU Sensors Measure Gait Quality After Lower-Limb Amputation

A wearable-sensor-derived gait goodness score was associated with walking speed, mobility level, and established rehabilitation assessments in people with limb loss.

28 Jul 2026

Wearable Optical Sensor Links Fingertip Blood Flow to Psychological Distress

A wearable optical sensor and machine-learning dataset reveal physiological signals associated with psychological distress, although clinical validation is still required.

20 Jul 2026

Mid-Infrared Biosensor Design Shows Promise for Oral Cancer Sensing

Theoretical model of a graphene-assisted biosensor shows promise for non-invasive oral cancer detection, with high refractive index sensitivity and linearity.

13 Jul 2026

Miniaturized CMOS-Based Ingestible Sensor Tracks Core Temperature with Sub-0.1 °C Accuracy

A new miniaturized ingestible sensor demonstrated accurate internal temperature monitoring in swine models, highlighting potential applications in physiological monitoring and medical devices.

23 Jun 2026

New ‘Smart Sock’ to Detect and Prevent Diabetic Foot Syndrome Being Created by a Coventry University Led Research Consortium

Coventry University is leading a project to create a ‘Smart Sock’ to help detect and potentially prevent diabetic foot complications.

17 Jun 2026

Nanoporous Sensor Enables Rapid Tuberculosis Antigen Detection

The antibody-capped nanoporous biosensor offers a sensitive approach for detecting MPT64, addressing key challenges in tuberculosis diagnosis and management.

30 Apr 2026

Wearable Sensors Predict Neurodegenerative Disease Progression

Wearable sensor-based gait analysis identifies early motor changes in iRBD, predicting progression to Parkinson's disease and aiding in early diagnosis.

14 Apr 2026

Soft Sensor May Help Detect Hidden Bleeding During Colonoscopy

A soft sensor for colonoscopes has achieved 92 % accuracy in bleeding detection, improving safety during gastrointestinal procedures without added workload.

25 Mar 2026

Tiny Sensors with the Power to Detect Cancer

Microscopic sensors that are as thin as a strand of hair but capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously could revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like cancer.

From Adelaide University 23 Mar 2026

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