A researcher at Nottingham Trent University in England has developed a prototype smart sock that can detect an increased risk of falling. Intended for older people, this device is designed to alert doctors or carers to this risk before a patient gets hurt.
This smart sock was created by experts in electronic textiles (e-textiles) from Nottingham Trent University. It is, in fact, a prototype for an oversock capable of detecting the risk of falling with an accuracy of over 94%, according to its designers.
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