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These robot medics to go where doctors cannot
Using medical telexistence (MediTel) technology, the robot features two robotic arms and virtual reality (VR) systems that can remotely operate medical tools for assessing the condition of a casualty within 20 minutes.
Arizona State introduces its sweaty bot
The humanoid robot, dubbed the Advanced Newton Dynamic Instrument, is an outdoor thermal mannequin that can be used to measure how much heat it receives from the environment, and thus how a person might respond to such conditions.
Autosampler benefits bioreactor research
The autosampler facilitates sampling 24/7 in short and regular intervals so as to secure complete datasets and reduce the risk for human error.
Agilent designs new washer dispenser for technology-driven workflow efficiency
The platform incorporates expanded liquid handling features designed for integration into automated systems and standalone benchtop use.
Drug-testing robot to expedite the speed of sample testing
The portable robot could be easily deployed at music festivals, for instance, where users can walk up to a kiosk and drop off a sample and the machine will reportedly identify substances in roughly 15 minutes.
Sensor swiftly spots COVID agents in indoor air
Results are returned in about five minutes from a device that can also monitor for flu and other respiratory viruses.
Design trends of Li-ion batteries in medical devices
As we continue to propel forward into modern technology, the design trends lean toward a small footprint and portability. This means the battery systems that power modern healthcare devices must follow suit.
Four-armed robotic surgical system developed for laparoscopic surgery
The EPFL team claims that their four-armed robotic surgical system, which is designed to perform laparoscopic surgeries — surgeries that are performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera — is the first of its kind.
Baseball cap diverts toxins, particulates from the wearer's face
Dubbed Hat 35, the air purifying wearable reportedly filters toxins and particulates and delivers clean air to the wearer.
MIT builds magnetic robot that promises to inch its way into human blood vessels
The soft robot moves via an inchworm-like mechanism that is achieved via magnetized rubber polymer spirals.
Sensor chip speeds disease diagnostics
The device can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.
New instruments further standardize single cell analysis workflow
The systems bring portability to any laboratory in instruments that deliver accurate, reproducible results.
Emerson introduces healthcare industry’s first integrated manifold solution for respiratory therapy devices
This manifold reduces manufacturer engineering and assembly time and improves energy efficiency, product lifespan and reliability of devices.
Digital microscope simplifies cell culture checks
A new digital transmitted light inverted microscope for routine cell culture enables laboratory personnel to easily check and document cell growth.
There's a patch for that!
Largely unobtrusive, patches have grown in number and uses. Follow along with GlobalSpec to see just how varied their applications have become.
New patch detects muscle movement through the skin via nanomagnets
The smart textile, which features a cloth-like texture, is reportedly comprised of a nanomagnet-filled rubber patch that is about the size of two stamps.
Detecting AF in shoppers using grocery cart handles
Researchers incorporated electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors into cart handles to screen shoppers for atrial fibrillation (AF).
New bandage uses gold nanoparticles to detect COVID-19 antibodies
Applied to a wearer’s pinpricked fingertip like a regular bandage, the new rapid testing method for COVID-19 is designed specifically to detect the immune antibodies IgM and IgG in the bloodstream.
Pangolin-inspired robot promises to perform biomedical heating tasks in the body
Taking inspiration from the pangolin's rigid scales that move freely and untethered thanks to their overlapping design, the prototype heat-treating robot can “roll” inside the body.
Benefits of electropolishing for the medical industry
From implantable devices to surgical instruments, electropolishing offers medical device manufacturers a reliable, high-quality, ultraclean surface finish that improves fit, finish and function — and yields better patient outcomes.