hydration monitoring

Development of a Bionic Non-Contact Sweat Sensor

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Development of a Bionic Non-Contact Sweat Sensor

【Key Points】 ● We have developed a film sensor that can measure sweat ions with high sensitivity in a non-contact manner by using micro-textures that mimic rose petals. ● It has been proven to have a water retention capacity up to 3 times higher than traditional products, and its self-cleaning performance has improved by about … Read more

Garmin’s New Patent: Smartwatches Expected to Support Monitoring of Wearer’s Hydration and Hematocrit

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Garmin's New Patent: Smartwatches Expected to Support Monitoring of Wearer's Hydration and Hematocrit

Garmin recently announced a new patent titled “Pulse Spectroscopy” (US12343124B2), which, compared to mainstream PPG technology, not only enhances the accuracy of existing heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring but may also pioneeringly enable the monitoring of new health indicators such as hydration levels and hematocrit. Pulse spectroscopy technology appears similar to traditional PPG, utilizing … Read more