For all of its promising ideas and potential, Google Glass can, at best, be summed up as a noble failure. In trying to appeal to as broad of an audience as possible, the resulting device offered little in the way of real world utility. But there were lessons to be
[youtube width=”560″ height=”315″ video_id=”3G9yLXLMers”] At Boston Children’s Hospital, Doctors Jeffrey Burns and Traci Wolbrink collaborate with medical professionals across the globe to share insights, knowledge and medical best practices. Using IBM’s Social Learning Platform, they launched OPENPediatrics—a first of its kind social and educational application. This platform connects medical professionals
[youtube width=”560″ height=”315″ video_id=”J5YipRzUxqI”] This film is made by Taiwan National Program for Intelligent Electronics (NPIE) Program. The program will focus on electronic technology in the application areas of [MG+4C], which stands for medical, green, automobile, computer, communication and consumer applications. Anchored by the achievements of National Program for System-on-Chip
Smart Monitor develops wearable devices to help patients and caregivers monitor chronic health conditions. Its SmartWatch product can detect the repetitive shaking movements of people suffering epileptic seizures. The watch records the time, duration and location of the occurrence and alerts caregivers. There are also buttons that let users cancel
Technology has led to incredible breakthroughs in healthcare. Unlocking the complexities of the genomic code, rapid advancements in telemedicine and robotics, and breakthroughs in stem cell research are just a few examples. But the ever-increasing power and sophistication of semiconductors are directly leading to even more promising capabilities in the