Dialysis could soon be administered on the move.
But movement remains an issue for some people with diabetes, owing to nerve problems in their feet. Enter a Swiss startup and its smart knee-high socks.
Sensors embedded in the sole capture the pressure exerted by users while walking, and send the information to a miniature control unit integrated into the upper calf area.
This, in turn, uses artificial intelligence to calculate electrical pulses. These are then generated by electrodes along the calf and heel of the sock, which gently stimulate the nerves.
The technology can be activated by app, meaning it is one step ahead of inner soles from Atlanta.
Smart inlays, meanwhile, are improving the wearability of prosthetic limbs.
