Technology

CEBIT 2017 – Hannover

  Facts & Figures Leading-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and applications of virtual reality shift the boundaries between humans and technology. CeBIT is the only event in the world to present the digital transformation in its entirety, showcasing real examples and best practice.

New Wirelessly Powered Scalable Retinal Prosthesis

A collaboration between researchers at University of California San Diego and Nanovision Biosciences, a university spinoff, has developed a method for constructing wirelessly powered retinal prostheses that interface directly with retinal cells. Primary cortical neurons cultured on the surface of an array of optoelectronic nanowires. Here a neuron is pulling the nanowires, indicating the the …

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Remote monitoring of patients cuts healthcare costs

Since September 2014, Wellington County has been the subject of an experiment to help reduce the number of 911 calls and emergency room visits by remotely monitoring patients with complex medical conditions in their homes. Queen’s University will be doing a cost benefit analysis on the program, which currently shows a 300% return on investment. There …

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