Robotic Injections: The Future in Aesthetics
A robotic arm using artificial intelligence and an electronic syringe has been developed to autonomously inject aesthetics patients with botox and soft tissue fillers. France-based NextMotion, which focuses on connected aesthetic activity using imaging and other digital tools, has been trialing LENA, a light-enabled neuro-robotic arm, in what is believed to be a world first. Learn more.
AI-Powered Chatbots Help Against Self-Isolation
With the Covid-19 pandemic still rampant, about a third of the global population is currently subject to self-isolation. In the absence of tangible friends, a growing number of people are turning to smart digital alternatives for companionship: cue AI-powered chatbots. Read more.
Digital Twinning Hydroxychloroquine
European start-up Exactcure has developed a software solution to reduce the impact of inaccurately dosed medications and help patients avoid underdoses, overdoses, and drug-drug interactions. Their Digital Twin solution simulates the efficacy and interactions of medications in the body of a patient based on their personal characteristics such as age, gender, kidney status, genotype, and any other individual parameters. With the Covid-19 pandemic, they made digital twins of molecules such as lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine, and chloroquine.
A Reusable Nanofiber Mask Ensuring High Breathability
San Francisco-based companies Viaex Technologies and DaD Sewing House have joined forces and created the O2 Nano Mask, a sustainable protective mask with a triple-layer nano filter system made from materials ensuring high breathability. Check it out here.
Drone Start-up Zipline is Helping Fight COVID-19 in Africa
Zipline is a Silicon Valley-based drone-delivery start-up that is already operating a fleet to convey blood, vaccines, and medical supplies to rural areas in Ghana and Rwanda. Today, they are at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19 in Africa and maybe soon in the United States too. Find out more.
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