Data and reports in the health industry projected that the mobile health market will reach $311.98 billion by 2027.
This projection is concrete evidence of the growing tendency for people to resort to all kinds of health gadgets and mobile apps to manage their physical and mental health. The health devices on this list are the most innovative of the lot and contribute significantly to the growing profits of health gadgets and devices this year alone.
Dimension Robotics Dr. CaRo
The Dr. CoRo is a physiotherapy medical device aimed at assisting stroke victims regain mobility and use of atrophied muscles. The device is a motorized handle-equipped robotic arm attached to a 13-inch display. Developed by Dimensions Robotics, the Dr. CoRo provides entertaining physical activities in order to stimulate regeneration, strengthen muscle tone and improve dexterity. The device has two pre-set modes, the assistive and resistive mode to better assist stroke victims at their individual recovery pace.
Core Meditation Trainer
Developed by Core, the Core Meditation Trainer is a handheld device that helps individuals focus and relax while meditating. The device works with vibrations and biofeedback in combination with a mobile app. It provides users with health metrics related to their relaxation, breathing and focus during meditation.
NANO Sigma
NANO Hearing Aids launched the NANO Sigma - their latest model. Equipped with new smart app-controlled technology, it allows users to remotely control volume and environment settings from their smartphone to easily adjust their hearing aids to different environments. The NANO Sigma also has A13 rechargeable batteries, two directional microphones, four sound environment settings and advanced feedback cancellation and background noise reduction technology. Other brands, Like Resound, Starkey and MD Hearing Aids don't come close.
Thermbolt
The Thermbolt is a modern day thermometer that requires no battery. The Thermbolt is charged via your iPhone Android device through a USB-C or Lighting cord. It scans your forehead temperature and provides accurate results for you to quickly determine whether you are coming down with something. This device is funded in a Kickstarter and available for purchase on the Indiegogo InDemand Campaign.
Squeezyband
The Squeezyband, a hand sanitizer band, is an ingenious invention perfect for the hygiene requirements of this year. It is a small bracelet that releases small amounts of sanitizer when squeezed. The Squeezyband is a small, simple and highly effective device, gone are the days of sanitizer squeeze bottles and sprays.
The Oura Ring
The Oura Ring is a health ring embedded with advanced sensory technology to measure an individual's vital signs like heart rate, temperature, sleep quality and other health metrics. Designed by Oura Health, it comes equipped with infrared LEDs, NTC temperature sensors, an accelerometer and a gyroscope. The Oura Ring delivers precise personalized health details via the Ora's Health App and Google Fit integrations.
Come Play Petl
Everyone is talking about the next best sex toy and that is the Petl, by Come Play. The Petl was specifically designed to be used by couples during intercourse. The Petl is an easy-to-use couple-friendly vibrator that provides stimulation for both partners while providing clitoral stimulation specifically for women.
TINKE Respiratory Monitor
The TINKE Respiratory Monitor, launched by Zensorium, provides all-round support for the elderly by monitoring respiration and pulse rate and oxygen rations. It is an IOS compatible device accompanied by a mobile app and has an in-built 30 point connector via a fingerprint that instantaneously measures users' pulse rate.
ALIVECOR ECG Monitor
The ALIVECOR ECG Monitor, developed by Kardia instantaneously detects a users' heart status through an electrocardiogram report that is analyzed and graphically represented via a mobile app on their smartphone. The device is designed to detect any abnormalities in the heart through a portable single sensor strop.
Laro DiCarlo Ose
It no surprise that another sex toy made the list. The Ose, developed by Laro DiCarlo, is both a clitoral stimulator and a G-spot massager. Specifically designed for women, the Ose is recommended for a variety of body shapes, it is flexible and durable, and designed to be suitable for hands-free use.
DARIO Glucose Monitor
The DARIO Glucose Monitor, developed by DARIO assists diabetic patients monitor their glucose levels more efficiently and with more accuracy than ever before. Simply by inserting a blood stripe into the device connected to your iPhone and placing the blood on the strip, the DARIO mobile app provides real-time tools and actionable information to help users' track their glucose levels.
The convergence of advanced and portable health gadgets with the use of mobile apps is becoming ever more common. With gadgets like the ALIVECOR ECG Monitor, the Oura Ring and the DARIO Glucose Monitor, it has become so much easier to monitor and keep tabs on your physical and mental health from the comfort of your own home.
