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Hand-worn sensor helps stop nocturnal scratching – without waking its user
As everyone knows, scratching at chronically itchy skin only makes the problem worse. A new device is claimed to help stop dermatitis patients from doing so while they sleep, without waking them up in the process.
Manufactured by Chicago medical tech company Sibel Health, the ADAM (ADvanced Acoustic-Mechanic) sensor incorporates electronics such as a microprocessor, haptic feedback motor, Bluetooth module, IMU (inertial measurement unit) and a rechargeable battery. All of these components are packed inside a watertight, medical-grade silicone shell, which is temporarily attached to the back of the patient's dominant hand via a hypoallergenic, waterproof adhesive. An AI-based algorithm running on ADAM's microprocessor analyzes readings detected by the IMU in real time, identifying the telltale hand movements associated with scratching.
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