Leveraging wearable tech to keep us healthy and help us heal
From Now at Ohio State by The Ohio State University
January 21, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
This episode explores how wearable technology and innovative design can enhance healthcare and rehabilitation in human-centered ways.
Healthcare technology doesn’t have to feel cold or impersonal. In this episode, two Ohio State researchers explore how innovation can support healing in deeply human ways — from wearable sensors woven into clothing to creative, arts-based rehabilitation. Together, they show how thoughtful design and collaboration can reshape the future of care.
People in this episode
Guest: two Ohio State researchers
Topics covered
- healthcare technology
- wearable tech
- innovation
- rehabilitation
- human-centered design
Keywords
- wearable sensors
- healthcare
- technology
- rehabilitation
- design
- innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ohio State University
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