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Fujitsu demonstrates Skin care smartphone app that tracks skin condition over time

Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a system for measuring skin color accurately, using a smartphone’s camera and a Color Frame. This technology makes it easier to measure skin condition, including spots, dullness, and pore size. [...]
Fujitsu demonstrates Skin care smartphone app that tracks skin condition over time

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Konica Minolta Healthcare demonstrates World’s Lightest Weight Wireless Digital Radiography System : AeroDR

The “AeroDR” wireless cassette type digital radiography system sold by Konica Minolta weighs just 2.9kg including the internal battery and is the world’s lightest x-ray system. “The AeroDR is equipped with an in[...]
Konica Minolta Healthcare demonstrates World’s Lightest Weight Wireless Digital Radiography System : AeroDR

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Panasonic’s hair washing robot now accepting customers

First announced in Japan back in September 2010, Panasonic’s Hair Washing Robot is now officially accepting humans ready to have their hair washed like a pro! Available as a trial from April 11 up to June 10th at the Hair Salon S[...]
Panasonic’s hair washing robot now accepting customers
Panasonic’s hair washing robot now accepting customers

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Hoshina announced Lead-free air-conditioned protective suit for Radiology Department staff

The Windpia 2, developed by Hoshina, is an air-conditioned lead-free protective suit for radiology department employees who spend the majority of their time around x-ray equipment. “This is a protector used in medical settings in[...]
Hoshina announced Lead-free air-conditioned protective suit for Radiology Department staff

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EyeCAN, Samsung’s virtual mouse for disabled

Samsung announced the eyeCAN today, a unique glasses mounted solution that effectively tracks eye movements, which will allow any disabled person the ability to use a computer combined with their eyes to control the cursor. The user ne[...]
EyeCAN, Samsung’s virtual mouse for disabled
EyeCAN, Samsung’s virtual mouse for disabledEyeCAN, Samsung’s virtual mouse for disabledEyeCAN, Samsung’s virtual mouse for disabled

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RIBA II Care Support Robot For Lifting Patients

RIBA II is a two-armed care support robot that can lift people from a prone position on the floor to a wheelchair, which is one of the most physically demanding tasks in nursing homes. RIBA II has been co-developed by Tokai Rubber Indu[...]
RIBA II Care Support Robot For Lifting Patients

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Sony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industry

Based on Sony’s Trimaster EL technology introduced earlier this year on some Sony’s professional Full HD Monitor, this new PVM-2551MD, a 25” full HD Monitor designed for the Healthcare Industry comes for the first time for this kind of[...]
Sony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industry
Sony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industrySony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industrySony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industrySony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industry

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KDDI labs intors Fast and Secure Transmission Of Medical Images To Smartphones And Tablets

Smart MIMAS, developed by KDDI Labs, is a system for hospitals which enables medical images to be transferred and viewed on Android tablets and smartphones. Images can be sent securely to specialists when they are on the road or at hom[...]
KDDI labs intors Fast and Secure Transmission Of Medical Images To Smartphones And Tablets

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Spectratech help you Visualizing Brain Activity By Measuring Blood Flow And Oxygen Concentration

The Spectratech OEG-SpO2 is the latest advancement in optical imaging to measure brain function. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, and this device can measure hemoglobin levels in the brain as well as[...]
Spectratech help you Visualizing Brain Activity By Measuring Blood Flow And Oxygen Concentration

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Sanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summer

Scheduling product launch is an Art, and it seems that the folks over at Sanyo’s are just a way of us all by announcing in the middle of the summer their latest Eneloop Waist Warmer and Eneloop Neck Warmer. Don’t get me wrong I a[...]
Sanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summer
Sanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summerSanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summerSanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summerSanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summer

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Riken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robot

Riken Japan announced yesterday a noticeable upgrade of its healthcare robot RIBA II with improved power and with more accurate sensors. Stronger the RIBA II is no capable to lift patient with a weight up to 80kg (roughly a 20kg improv[...]
Riken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robot
Riken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robotRiken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robot

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[IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down!

Sure these are not the most elegant pair of shoes we ever seen, but this shoes will probably save your life one day or another! A recent study demonstrates that the number of elderly related accidents and injuries where falling acciden[...]
[IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down!
[IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down![IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down![IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down!

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The University of Tokyo introduces their first Wearable Ultra-Compact Blood-Flow Sensor

This ultra-compact wearable blood flow sensor was created by a research group from Kyushu and Tokyo Universities. “We’ve developed the world’s first blood flow sensor that can take measurements while you move. Until n[...]
The University of Tokyo introduces their first Wearable Ultra-Compact Blood-Flow Sensor

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J!NS introduces their first pair of Glasses for computer addict with the J!NS OC and J!NS Moisture

Pronounced JINS, the Japanese Eyewear company offers some of the most affordable glasses all over Japan, and announced yesterday the introduction of a two pairs of glasses with the J!NS PC and J!NS Moisture designed to ease eyes pains [...]
J!NS introduces their first pair of Glasses for computer addict with the J!NS OC and J!NS Moisture

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[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control

Omron demonstrate at Robotech 2011, a new working concept that will help people to remotely check house environment to prevent heat strokes and other illness due to high temperature. Thanks to a unique Room Environment Sensor connected[...]
[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control
[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control

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[Wireless Japan] Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011

Fujitsu organized a special event in Japan for its Design AWARD 2011 Winner and also took the liberty to use Wireless Japan 2011 to give to the world a taste of their selection, want to know more about these items, just make sure to fo[...]
[Wireless Japan] Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011
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Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge Ugintaite

Each year Fujitsu gather some of the most talented minds and designers in order to participate to a friendly yet very competitive design challenge the “Fujitsu Design Award” This year Fujitsu Design award welcomed many impressive conce[...]
Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge Ugintaite
Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge UgintaiteFujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge UgintaiteFujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge UgintaiteFujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge UgintaiteFujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge Ugintaite

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Bad Idea: Withings and Panasonic Release Body Scales Which Connect With Your Television Using VIERA Connect

Not sure if I would ever want or need this, unless I’m fitted with Daniel Craig’s body, but being able to connect your Body Scales to your TV (Nope, sorry guys) is definitively the worst idea EVER. Still, if you are interested in[...]
Bad Idea: Withings and Panasonic Release Body Scales Which Connect With Your Television Using VIERA Connect
Bad Idea: Withings and Panasonic Release Body Scales Which Connect With Your Television Using VIERA Connect

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Robot Institute’s MediBot set to enter Korean Healthcare world

The Korean based company ROBOT Institute that develop and manufacturer MediBot, announced that its little Robot will soon be available on the market. MediBot is a one meter tall robot dedicated to help and support patients in different[...]
Robot Institute’s MediBot set to enter Korean Healthcare world

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Panasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilities

Let’s face it, we, healthy people, are very lucky and tends to forget how simple things of life can become impossible to overcomes for many other people suffering from any kind of disabilities. This is why I am glad to report that Pana[...]
Panasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilities
Panasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilitiesPanasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilitiesPanasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilities

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[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)

There was a debate here at Akihabara News HQ as to who would be reviewing this neck muscle stimulator gadget from Panasonic. The idea of a massage sounds great, but I believe it was the electric part that spooked everyone. Nobody wante[...]
[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)
[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)

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Panasonic introduces Hair washing Robot and Electric Care Assistance Bed in Japan

To better take care of its elderly, Panasonic introduced today two new products with the: Hair-washing robot The hair-washing robot was developed to fill the needs of workers at hospitals and health care facilities. Studies among them [...]
Panasonic introduces Hair washing Robot and Electric Care Assistance Bed in Japan
Panasonic introduces Hair washing Robot and Electric Care Assistance Bed in JapanPanasonic introduces Hair washing Robot and Electric Care Assistance Bed in Japan

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