Here is something that may interest all the robotic suits fans out there. A new robotic suit aims to help disabled people move by reading brain signals and this would have far reaching benefits for the disabled and elderly as well. The device is known as the HAL or Hybrid Assistive Limb. It is a computerized suit, which comes with sensors and it, reads brain signals and directs limb movement through the skin.

It is operated by a 22-pound battery and is worn as a belt around the waist. A Japanese company Cyberdyne, will manufacture these suits and may cost $1,500 for a monthly rental fee. What it does is, it goes ahead and captures the brain signals and relays them to mechanical leg braces strapped to the thighs and knees, which then provide robotic assistance to people as they walk. It still is not known when and how the HAL will go on sale and what it’s pricing is going to be.

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Watching favorite videos can be a great way to spend time during long trips but the problem arises when one develops a backache and eyestrain. MyVu video glasses comes with an embedded tiny LCD screen with lenses such that the image is correctly focused on both eyes. The lens allows your eyes to focus as though looking at an object 2m away and a mind blowing quality image. The built in screen has a resolution of 640×480 - which is higher than the iPod itself.

Now, one could experience the new dimension to the concept of video viewing as people with good vision or who wear contact lenses can use MyVu video glasses but not applicable for those with glasses. The new version weighing a mere 82g and increased the viewing area by 35% over the previous models. This video eyewear lets you enjoy sound provided by excellent in-ear buds in partnership with “Ultimate Ears”. Three different sized ear-adaptors are provided. Power is provided by an internal battery charged through a standard USB socket for which an appropriate lead is provided to connect the computer or power adaptor.

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Here is something that would appeal to every person who is maintaining his or her level of fitness. The FIT is a unique device that keeps track of your fitness regimen and diet. It uses Windows Vista Software and provides exercises and diet plans which allows a user to achieve their fitness goals.

It tracks your heart rate and also charts your progress. If you are not following a fitness plan properly, it adjusts the diet accordingly. However, if you over workout, it increases the amount of calories you need to consume. There also is an MP3 player just to make your fitness regimen more interesting.

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Sit in front of the system, start typing, slouch, feel guilty, straighten up, improve your posture, two minutes, slouch and slouch and then that’s about it. You have a terminal bad posture and you are doing everything that you must not, to your body. Bad posture can lead to various physical ailments and can contribute to backpain and many other disorders. The VISOMATE USB Position Sensor Alarm is meant to alert you when you slouch or bend and do not have a healthy posture.

It can be connected on top of your monitor thanks to the USB cable and you don’t even have to install any software. The LED light automatically switches on once you activate the posture correction sensor. It comes with 2 sensors, a distance indicator; close up alarm indicator, clip cable holder, double sided tape and a mute button. When you slouch, the alarm will go off and alert you to sit straight.

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If you are ill and apart from the ailment the fact that you are alone suffering is also making it worse for you, then here is a toy that will give you company all the while you are ill and recovering. Check out Tomy’s “Healing Partner” doll, it’s not very cute as it is supposed to look ill.
Now, what this toy is supposed to do for you is that it will be there with you all the time. It will sleep when you are sleeping, stays awake when you are going through those long sleepless nights. It will also sing to you sweetly when you sleep with it and rest well, and at the same time the sweet songs will get converted into hurling abuse incase you act naughty and stay awake all night having fun leaving it behind angry, annoyed and lonely. All this and much more this Japanese Healing Partner Doll, does for you thanks to the six sensors.
So, no more brooding and cribbing all alone while ill, cause the healing partner doll will be there to share your trauma all the while you are recuperating.
Right now, the doll is available only in Japan for $ 180.
Via: PopGadget

It seems the gadget world is all set t rule out the existence of medical tests from the profile of hospitals. Be it the ECG monitor or this unique home pregnancy test kit, both hint at the same.

Named as p-Teq, this one is a USB based pregnancy test kit.
Just like the regular pregnancy test kits, even with this one you need to pee on the absorbent strip available at one end and plug it into your computer with the USB on the opposite side covered with a cap Once you do this the power from your USB port starts the electrospray ionization process, creating a spectrograph of the various masses for your analysis.

You can know if you are pregnant and if so, the estimated delivery date based on the concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH hormones in your urine.

p-Teq USB Pregnancy Test Kit scores over the traditional kits as it    can detect 5-50 mIU/mL, and will show you the exact concentration via its friendly onscreen interface, which takes place in the usual ones only with a level of 15-50 mIU/mL of hCG.
If you are pregnant the LCD display on the device will show a symbol of baby and if not then a no-baby symbol and even multiples. Not just this, it also gives you an Estimated Delivery Date based on the concentration of hCG, hCG-H, and LH in your urine.
Once you are done with it just take out the device from the computer and change the strip.
Via: TopBlogPosts

Sorry to all those mommies who are cursing me for bringing this private gadget out in public. Guys I am not talking about any kinda mommy toy). But when you get to know Miji Rhoe’s concept of a breast milk pump, you’ll definitely if not thank but be happy for the fact that at last somebody is thinking about this important yet neglected area.

No doubts breast milk is best for baby’s health but think about the mommy who’s baby turns into a devil in no time when they show signs of teething and then come into picture the breast pumps. Most of which are ill-designed and ill-shaped, leaving the mommy pumping-pressing and pushing the most delicate area of her body, which requires utmost care just for the sake of the baby.

But, if this design of breast pump comes into picture, mommies will take a sigh of relief as it is design to eliminate pain to the fullest is convenient as well.

It features a nozzle pivots to hold the nipples that can be adjusted as per mommies comfort. Apart from this, it also offers 3 suction settings, for those hard times when you cannot get enough of it. (We hope it’s convenient in all the three settings).
Via: Yankodesign

Healthy you any time, every time seems to be the guiding star for the brains behind this tiny wonder gadget that’s good enough to take care of your health all the time!
We are talking about this carry around portable ECG device. called ECG primer 1.0.

This comes as a good news for heart patients as with this monitor at hand they would be able to keep a daily record of their heart, which was not possible when it comes to going to hospitals.
In a lay man’s language, the STM32 device is a small personal computer that does everything that your PDA or cell phone does, together with some extra functions like monitoring your ECG.
To get your ECG, all you need to do is, simply place your thumbs on the two copper foils available on each side of the STM32, which are the ECG electrodes. As you do this, you’ll see the ECG report of your heart scrawling in the LCD featured in the center , while the beep sound comes with every heartbeat.
Must say…it’s a great medical help for the heart patients and the best part is that it’s easy to use and pocket sizes so that you can keep your heart care close to your heart.