Sweat-proof “smart skin” takes reliable vitals, even during workouts and spicy meals

The design could lead to conformable wearable monitors to track skin cancer and other conditions.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
June 30, 2021 ~7 min

Study examines role of mobile health technology in monitoring Covid-19 patients

Lincoln Laboratory researchers join international task force to evaluate wearable and emerging technology.

Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
Dec. 1, 2020 ~6 min


Muscle signals can pilot a robot

CSAIL's Conduct-A-Bot system uses muscle signals to cue a drone’s movement, enabling more natural human-robot communication.

Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
April 27, 2020 ~7 min

How to control robots with brainwaves and hand gestures | MIT News

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory system enables people to correct robot mistakes on multiple-choice tasks.

Adam Conner-Simons | CSAIL • mit
June 20, 2018 ~5 min

“Personal thermostat” startup heats up for commercialization | MIT News

MIT spinout prepares to launch line of wristbands that keep wearers thermally comfortable.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
Sept. 27, 2017 ~8 min

Monitoring metabolic energy expenditure, health, and fitness with a breath analyzer | MIT News

Simple-to-use, low-cost respiratory sensor enables measurement and tracking of personal metabolism.

Erin Lee | Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 27, 2017 ~6 min

Wearable device reveals consumer emotions | MIT News

Startup’s stress sensor tracks users’ unconscious responses to products and experiences.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
July 12, 2017 ~9 min

Wearable system helps visually impaired users navigate | MIT News

Device provides information from a 3-D camera, via vibrating motors and a Braille interface.

Larry Hardesty | MIT News Office • mit
May 31, 2017 ~6 min


Wearable AI system can detect a conversation's tone | MIT News

Coupled with audio and vital-sign data, deep-learning system could someday serve as a “social coach” for people with anxiety or Asperger’s.

Adam Conner-Simons | Rachel Gordon | CSAIL • mit
Feb. 1, 2017 ~6 min

Taking on gender gaps in health care and technology | MIT News

Graduate student Alicia Chong Rodriguez uses her engineering skills to empower women.

Catherine Curro Caruso | MIT News correspondent • mit
Aug. 18, 2016 ~9 min

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