RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking reflects one technology that has significantly impacted on a range of industries from retail to healthcare and the overall supply chain. As environmental consciousness about the overall supply chain grows, businesses are under increasing pressure…
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Delivering peace of mind with IoT: Uni of Edinburgh researchers talk to IoT Insider
Last month, IoT Insider received the news that an AI-powered and IoT-enabled device had been developed to be used for identifying when older or vulnerable individuals living on their own need medical help, an example of how a combination of…
Samsung releases latest wearables
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest wearable devices: the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. These new additions aim to make the advanced capabilities of Galaxy AI accessible to more users, offering comprehensive wellness experiences through innovative wearable…
KORE supports launch of healthcare wearable
KORE, along with mCare Digital, a provider of assistive technology, has proudly announced the release of the mCareWatch 241, the latest advancement in personal emergency alarms. KORE’s connectivity and provisioning platform enables mCare to monitor patients seamlessly in their homes…
Pelle Svensson from u-blox shares how Wi-Fi 6 is shaping hospitals
Wi-Fi is continuing to evolve as Wi-Fi 4 came out in 2009; Wi-Fi 5 debuted in 2013 and Wi-Fi 6 came out in 2019. This kind of progression is typical for the industry, explained Pelle Svensson, Segment Manager, Connected Health…
Element introduces AI-powered platform for medical devices
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global provider of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has introduced Element RegNav (RegNav), its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered regulatory intelligence platform for medical devices. Initially launched to support FDA regulatory pathways, RegNav aims to…
AI tool being harnessed to alert to potential medical cases
A consortium of partners has developed an AI-powered and IoT-enabled device designed to identify when older or vulnerable individuals living alone may require immediate medical support. This device monitors the usage of household appliances and electrical items by analysing data…
Sony developing microsurgery assistance robot
Sony Group Corporation (Sony) has announced the development of a microsurgery assistance robot capable of automatic surgical instrument exchange and precision control. The prototype was showcased at the Sony booth during the 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)…
Healthcare industry disillusioned in cyberattack preparedness
Kroll has released the State of Cyber Defence: Diagnosing Cyber Threats in Healthcare report, exposing the healthcare industry’s disillusionment in terms of its cyber maturity. The research reveals that over a quarter (26%) of healthcare businesses have immature cybersecurity processes…
Memfault introduces Device Vitals for IoT quality management
Memfault has introduced Device Vitals, a pioneering observability platform for embedded devices, designed to provide immediate insight into critical health and quality metrics of IoT fleets. This new feature offers embedded engineers built-in dashboards for monitoring key performance issues such…
