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Sensor for seniors: Fixing a hidden flaw in wearable technology

News - internal Created on 17 Jun 2026 Michigan State University

Skin-interfaced wearable health technology has a hidden flaw: many systems work best on smoother skin, which tends to be on younger bodies — not the older adults who often need them most.  This is because aging-related changes in skin, including wrinkles, thinning, dryness, can significantly impact the contact and data quality of wearable devices.

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