Articles in the Medical gadget Category
Posted in Medical gadget on 21 October 2008
Ok, now we all know how disgusting it is to check one’s weight every other day and realize that the fitness regimen is taking us nowhere. In all probabilities, you could perhaps have put on a pound. Well, to make you feel more miserable, here is a weighing scale that not only tells you what is your share of the planet’s burden, but also how much volume you take up.
Talk about urban congestion and space constraints; this device shall surely make you feel guilty, unless you lose weight. The device detects muscle mass, body mass index and water weight apart from weighing you and judging how much space you take up. The weighing machine costs $99.95.
Posted in Medical gadget on 15 October 2008
It’s just not about human brain these days but the Stanford University researchers have unveiled a microscope weighing just 1.1 grams that is designed to be mounted to a mouse’s head and record the animal behavior by not hampering the movement of the rat. The device also helps in studying human diseases and uses transgenic mice. Now if one looks into the working of the microscope it’s mounted to the head of a mouse under anesthetic, and a marker dye is injected into the brain to label blood plasma, but leaving blood cells unaffected. This device has already been used to study the circulation of blood through the one-cell-wide capillaries in the brain of a mouse.
The researcher Schnitzel says the device uses light given by a mercury arc lamp by a bundle of optical fibers, causing the dyed blood plasma to fluoresce, showing only individual blood cells as dark spots. The image goes back up to the fiber-optic bundle where in a camera records the image. Over a 100 images are recorded every second, making researchers to watch high-speed video of individual blood cells flowing in the brain. Movement of cells can be viewed when the mouse wakes up from the anesthetic.
Posted in Medical gadget, iPhone on 7 October 2008
The iPhone 3G has been making wave after wave of news and more of it has come again. This most recent piece of news may have people wondering about how romantic a device the iPhone is turning out to be. This device would be just as popular amongst the health-conscious just as well, it would get your heart racing.
The iPhone Heart Monitor allows you to listen to your heart beats. Using the inbuilt microphone of your iPhone 3G or the headphone microphone, the Heart Monitor will pick up the rate of your heartbeats and display it. You can pick up the beats from pulse points at your neck, wrist, or when placed directly over your heart; this can be done either using the headphones or without them. The Heart Monitor would give you a clue about your fitness level.
Posted in Concept, Eco Friendly, Japanese gadgets, Medical gadget, Robot, Technology on 7 October 2008
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.
Posted in Concept, Eco Friendly, Gadget, High tech, Medical gadget, Multipurpose gadgets, Review, Sensor, Spy Gadgets, Tips, spy camera on 2 October 2008
Radioactive waste has been giving nightmares to a number of people and in times like these when people could smuggle radioactive material for terrorist purposes, it becomes all the more necessary for us make sure the movement of radioactive material is curbed and detected at the earliest. Radiation detection technology, which has been developed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, could be used to detect radioactive material present in vehicles on the highways.
Adaptable radiation Area Monitor could help detect nuclear material at vehicular entrances. ARAM can detect nuclear material as tiny as a grain of sand and even when a vehicle is moving at a speed of 45 miles per hour. Another device is the RadTrucks, which can detect radioactive signatures emitted by uranium, cesium, and plutonium. ARAM can be installed in a number of places such as a portable detector in a SUV, vehicle monitor alongside motorways, pedestrian portable monitor, luggage or package detector, and the possibilities are endless.
Posted in Apple, High tech, Home Appliances, Home Theatre, Medical gadget, Technology, Tips, Unique Gadget on 30 September 2008
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.
Posted in Appliances, Home Appliances, Medical gadget, Misc. Gadgets, Unique Gadget on 29 September 2008
Imagine you are watching your favorite program and feel like having a cup of coffee though you don’t want to miss a scene and get back to your couch before it starts off. Tefal Quick Cup  makes your life easy by heating a cup of water within just three seconds. It gives you the scope off filtering cold or hot water using the built-in Claris Aqua water filter system.
The usage is simply easy. You need to insert the supplied Claris filter cartridge into the detachable Perspex water tank and then fill the tank with cold water of 1.5 liters. You would need to attach the tank on to the main body of the appliance which connects to a power source via a short permanently attached lead. After replacing the lid to the tank, it’s ready to be used.
Posted in Appliances, Concept, Gadget, Luxury Gadgets, Medical gadget, Multipurpose gadgets, Unique Gadget on 26 September 2008
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.
Posted in Designer Gadgets, Gadget, Medical gadget, USB, Unique Gadget on 26 September 2008
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.
Posted in Concept, High tech, Medical gadget, Military Hardware, Misc. Gadgets, Robot, Sensor, Technology on 25 September 2008
Raytheon is one of the most famous companies that have been conducting research on exoskeletons. In fact, they are the leaders of the exoskeleton industry. Their latest contribution to this realm is a biologically inspired aquatic exoskeleton. These robotic suits enhance the user’s strength and allow him or her to mimic the movements of penguins and dolphins.
If you remember a certain episode where Tom swam in the water like various aquatic animals, you can do just that, but there wouldn’t be a mer-Jerry to eat. These exoskeletons will allow swimmers to achieve speeds of 1m/s and also a top speed of 1.5m/s. It emulates two types of biological propulsion, which are the body and/or caudal fin locomotion and median and/or fin locomotion.
