As the quantified self movement continues to pick up momentum, the range of consumer devices tracking physiological signals is set to expand.

But harvesting bio-signals requires specialist kit — which can be either expensive to buy or tricky to put together yourself for prototyping purposes, unless that’s your particular area of expertise. Well, here’s a device that wants to change that.

BITalino is a simplified system for makers, app developers and researchers who want to quickly start capturing bio-signals.

Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego have tested a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in between skin cells. This first-ever example of the flexible, easy-to-wear device could be a promising step forward in noninvasive glucose testing for patients with diabetes.

WHAT IS OMSIGNAL?
OM is the power within and OMsignal is a pioneer in developing smart textiles that connect the body’s signals with the digital world with an integrated biometric apparel platform. OMsignal has spent years refining comfortable, fashionable and washable sensors embedded in fabrics that consistently capture, filter and interpret physiological signals to deliver actionable and data-driven insights via mobile apps to consumers. The sum of this work enables your brand to rapidly customize and bring to market next generation connected apparel empowering your customers in a whole new way.

С общим развитием технологий развиваются и медицинские технологии. И, если еще пару столетий назад почти все болезни в мире лечили кровопусканием, то теперь практически для каждой хвори, для ее лечения, диагностики и профилактики появились свои гаджеты или девайсы. Вот лишь несколько, на наш взгляд, самых интересных из них.

Стартап Chaotic Moon объявил о создании технологии «умных» татуировок, способных заменить собой привычные фитнес-трекеры, а также гаджеты для электронных платежей. Глава компании Бен Ламм называет изобретение «носимым устройством нового поколения».