Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Understanding the Microstructure of Ingestive Behavior #WearableWednesday
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Understanding the Microstructure of Ingestive Behavior #WearableWednesday

Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere uses sensors on his wrist and jaw to collect data while chewing on a snack. via The University of Rhode Island The University of Rhode Island shares how a machine-learning-enabled wearable was developed to monitor and understand ingestive behaviors. The research team included Kathleen Melanson, URI nutrition professor; Theodore Walls, URI psychology…

Zipper Switch #AdafruitLearnSystem
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Zipper Switch #AdafruitLearnSystem

You can use a zipper switch in place of a pushbutton with this guide from the Adafruit Learn System! Here’s a fun way to make your clothes more interactive– you can turn a zipper into a switch for activating lights, sounds, and more using stainless steel conductive thread. Check out the full guide!

Boost REM Sleep with a Wearable

Credit: Huiliang “Evan” Wang via The University of Texas in Austin A team of researchers led by The University of Texas in Austin have developed a soft wearable device called “NEUSLeeP” capable of stimulating deep brain regions and monitoring brain activity in real time. The study, published in Nature Communications, helped boost participants REM sleep.…

Digital Analog Watch #WearableWednesday #RaspberryPi
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Digital Analog Watch #WearableWednesday #RaspberryPi

Sahko is rethinking the wristwatch (again). This fun wearable uses an analog meter to create a digital time piece with no traditional screen or ticking hands. Built around a Raspberry Pi Pico and features USB-C Charging with a milled aluminum case. Full details via GitHub: It’s a watch. Technically. A Raspberry Pi Pico reads the…

This Jacket Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air #Wearable

“The textile incorporated into the jacket collects moisture and funnels it to detachable harvesting units.” Image Via UT News   Stillsuit anyone? Not quite, but engineers at the University of Texas have developed a jacket that collects water from the air. The advance fabric technology can harvest 3x-10x more water than current materials. Via UT…

GEMMA Hoop Earrings #AdafruitLearningSystem

We’re taking a look at an oldie but goodie, our GEMMA hoop earrings. GEMMA jewelry! The bitty board fits perfectly in the center of a NeoPixel ring for flashy hoop earrings or a charming pendant. This guide was written for the ‘original’ Gemma board, but can be done with either the original or M0 Gemma.…

Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies with a Wearable Ultrasound Patch
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Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies with a Wearable Ultrasound Patch

Researchers have developed a wearable patch to monitor high-risk pregnancies. It connects to a computer that interprets ultrasound data. Sheng Xu via Stanford University Researchers at Stanford Medicine, the University of California San Diego and Oxford University developed a wearable ultrasound patch to monitor high-risk pregnancies. Stanford University shares the details of their research and…