Samsung working on wearable sensor for stroke detection

Hoping to lessen disabilities and casualties caused by strokes, a group of engineers from the Samsung Creativity Lab are working on a wearable sensor to detect strokes and let people know that they need to go in for treatment. Those with stroke symptoms usually put off going to the doctor because they aren’t familiar with the signs. They call the prototype Early Detection Sensor & Algorithm Package. The head-worn sensor can monitor brainwaves via smartphone and tablet and predict the probability of an oncoming stroke. It can even track neurological health, stress, anxiety, and sleep patterns. There is no indication though that the prototype will reach mass production though. It would be good if it will though.

Source: Samsung | Via: Android Community

MakerBot releases Android app

MakerBot has finally made its way to Android. This means you can control your 3D printer right from your Android device. The app is pretty similar to the iOS version. It lets you choose a design from the collection on Thingiverse or from your own library. You can scale and adjust them and then send them to the printer.

You can even monitor the progress right from the printer’s built-in camera and pause and resume printing as needed. The app is available for free on Google Play and works with MakerBot Replicator, MakerBot Replicator Mini, and MakerBot Replicator Z18.

Source: MakerBot | Via: The Verge | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Flush Toilet Finder helps you find public toilets

Traveling in a foreign city and have no clue where the public toilets are? Flush Toilet Finder is here to help. The iOS and Android app helps you locate public toilets in your area as well as how to get to them. You’ll get the directions to them via Google Maps or Apple Maps, depending on the OS you’re using. The app also lets you know if the toilet has a fee, needs a key to use, or if there is access for the disabled. Their database currently covers over 100,000 public toilets around the world and that number is growing.

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Apple iTunes App Store (Free) + Google Play Store (Free)

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