Swap daily insulin injections with Kite, get rid of 40 weekly injections
Both my parents are diabetic, and given their age and how forgetful they are, they sometimes miss taking their insulin pills before meals. They end…
Medical
Myst gives the humble inhaler a stylish, contemporary-tech makeover
Just as walking sticks went from physical aids to objets d’art, most medical/health equipment can be passed through the same filter, turning them from clinical…
How clean is your drinking water? This tiny gadget can tell you in seconds.
We often take the quality of the water we drink for granted. Food is often tested for hygiene and safety, but that level of scrutiny…
Ambular uses the sky to provide swift medical emergency response in crowded cities
Obviously executing an airlift in cities isn’t particularly feasible. You’ve got buildings, cars, pedestrians, telephone wires, traffic lights, along with a dozen other complications. Helicopters,…
A tiny phone-mounted kit that lets you test your eye-power from your home
As a glasses-wearer myself, I admit I don’t visit the optometrist as much as I visit the dentist… and I hardly ever visit the dentist….
Easing hand tremors with the Gyroscopic Hand Stabiliser
Parkinson’s disease can lead to the individual having to carry-out their daily lives with tremors and shakes, whilst this makes carrying out an array of…
The Philips SmartSleep Anti-Snoring Band nudges you to sleep on your side
Snoring is, in its most basic sense, an abnormality that blocks clear breathing while you’re asleep. Whether it’s caused by fatty tissues around the neck,…
A motorcycle-compatible bionic arm that lets the disabled ride motorbikes
Combining Honda’s expertise in robotics and in motorbikes, Tom Hylton envisions a solution that helps disabled ride bikes, perhaps even in a professional capacity. The…
Petdali’s pet wheelchair gives Lassie extra feet
I’ve had the good fortune of having pets at home, and during their growing years, I’ve seen their mischief getting them into trouble. One of…
A Perfect Example of User-centered Design
Naturally, medical devices have a direct impact on the patient and because of this they must provide an intuitive user experience that is both considering…
A Suitcase for The Visually Impaired
Visual impairment shouldn’t limit the individual’s ability to travel and experience new and exciting places, however, navigating unfamiliar environments can bring a set of significant…
A baby thermometer with fun sounds for those high-temperature days!
As a mother of two children in their twenties, I know how harrowing unwell kids can be! Even at this age they kick-up so much…