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Technology and design bring on the Wearable Revolution

KAUST · May 13

Sonny Vu, CEO of Misfit Wearables, spoke at KAUST about the importance of design in technology and shared his entrepreneurial philosophy. He emphasized rapid prototyping, user feedback, and enjoyable user experiences, as seen in his previous company AgaMatrix and his wearable activity monitor, the Shine. Misfit Wearables successfully raised $100,000 through crowdfunding in just nine and a half hours. Why it matters: This highlights KAUST's role in fostering entrepreneurship and promoting innovative approaches to product development in the region, particularly in wearable technology.

Paper Watch and Artificial Paper Skin Sensors

KAUST · Feb 19

KAUST researchers created a flexible temperature array by drawing a resistor structure with a silver conductive ink pen on Post-it paper. The array functions as an artificial skin sensor. The device demonstrates a low-cost approach to wearable sensors. Why it matters: This research offers a path to scalable and accessible sensor technology for health monitoring and other applications in the region.