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Soft Robotics Meets Traditional Acupressure Massage

A new study explores how “smart touch” technologies could expand the reach of manual therapy The Chinese been working hard for the past few years on practical applications for robotics and artificial intelligence. One of the areas of focus has … Continue reading

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Latest Stats on Workplace Stress

An article out today from The Atlantic outlines the conclusions of a recent working paper from Harvard and Stanford Business Schools on the impact of high workplace stress levels on employee health. "The paper found that health problems stemming from … Continue reading

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Haptics: The Science of Touch

Last week I saw a commercial for the new Cadillac XTS that featured an innovative touch technology called the Safety Alert Seat. The system sends vibrating pulses to drivers through the seat cushion if they drift out of their lane … Continue reading

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