Droid Sensors, Mobile Sensors

iPhone + Arduino + Heartrate Monitor = HumanAPI

In the project demonstrated in this video, iPhone developer Nikolai Onken has put together a prototype that gathers heart rate data from a Polar T31 transmitter, and collects it on his iPhone using Bluetooth transmission. Source: link

Radar from Nokia in your pocket?

The mad scientists at Nokia Research Center are always brewing up something that let’s us peak behind the curtain of future mobile technologies(sensors etc). Some concoctions make it into our mobile phones, while others never make it outside the NRC building in Helsinki. “Mobile Radar” is definitely one I’d like to see in my handset sooner rather than later. In the video shown below, you’ll see researcher Jani Ollikainen use his hand to adjust the music player’s volume, without ever tou...

PLEN – robot-droid – controlled wirelessly

PLEN is known throughout the world as the adorable robot that can roller-skate forwards, backwards, and kick a soccer ball all while balancing on one leg. A true marvel of modern engineering, PLEN is made up of the highest grade of servo motors, a powerful onboard microprocessor and precision machined parts. Each robot is built to order by the guys at Systec Akazawa in Osaka, Japan. The robot is controlled wirelessly by Bluetooth and can connect to your PC by standard USB connection. It is fu...

Wearable Health Monitoring Sensor Debuts in Japanese Market

WIN Human Recorder Co Ltd, a Japan-based venture firm, launched a health monitoring service that uses a sensor network. In the service, Health-related information is collected and analyzed by a small sensor attached to a human body, and it is viewed and managed on a mobile phone or a PC. This time, WIN Human Recorder released the "HRS-I," a system that measures electrocardiographic signals, body surface temperature and human movements at the same time by attaching a sensor with wirele...

Nokia Eco Sensor Concept

To meet Nokia's  future vision, the Nokia Research Center supported by Nokia designers conceived the Nokia Eco Sensor Concept.  Nokia's visionary design concept is a mobile phone and compatible sensing device that will help you stay connected to your friends and loved ones, as well as to your health and local environment. The concept The concept consists of two parts – a wearable sensor unit which can sense and analyze your environment, health, and local weather conditions, and a dedicat...

Activity Recognition with Mobile Phone and Sensors

This video shows a mobile activity recognition system using accelerometer data from sensors strapped onto body parts. The mobile phone collects the acceleration data from the sensors via Bluetooth wireless protocol and evaluates them using artificial neural networks (ANNs) in real-time. The weight in the networks were adjusted in the learning phase which was carried out on a workstation beforehand. Each activity has an associated ANN, all of them are evaluated and the one with the highest ...

Vitalsens multi-parameter, body-worn, wireless monitoring device

Vitalsens is a wearable non-intrusive health monitor comprising a disposable electrode patch and a reusable clip on transmitter. Data relating to the wearer's health, including heart rate, ecg, temperature and levels of activity are measured in the chest area and transmitted via Bluetooth to software residing on a pc or laptop in the wearer's home or in a ward. This health information can then be accessed by the clinician either locally or remotely. The vitalsens device facilitates the me...

Muscle-Computer and Phone Interfaces (muCIs)

Interesting research from Microsoft about Muscle-Computer Interface: More info: link

wakemate – mobile sensor – personal Actigraphy for a Better Nights Sleep

The WakeMate, a sensor-laden wristband packaged with sleep analysis software, determines the optimal wake-up point in your REM cycle and adjusts your alarm for that moment. It also lets you say you really use your iPhone 24/7. From the product page: Problem: Traditional alarm clocks wake you at a random point in your sleep cycle, leaving you feeling groggy. Solution: The WakeMate will analyze your sleep to find the optimal time for you to wake up. You will feel refreshed and energized e...

iPhone as remote control l5 remote

With the L5 Remote, you have the power of a whole coffee table full of remotes with the elegance and simplicity of your iPhone or iPod touch. Out with the clutter and confusion, and in with everything you love about your iPhone or iPod touch: the sharp, brilliant display, the Multi-Touch interface, the versatility and portability. The L5 remote is a tiny accessory and app that gives you all the power and none of the complexity. It works without WiFi, external power, or batteries. Take ...