Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology
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Skin-interfaced wearable health technology has a hidden flaw: Many systems work best on smoother skin, which tends to be on younger bodies -not the older adults who often need them most. This is because aging-related changes in skin, including wrinkles, thinning and dryness, can signific . . .
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Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology
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Skin-interfaced wearable health technology has a hidden flaw: Many systems work best on smoother skin, which tends to be on younger bodies -not the older adults who often need them most. This is because aging-related changes in skin, including wrinkles, thinning and dryness, can signific . . .