AI is a tool for deep contemplation rather than quick gratification in Cognitive Bloom, a device concept created by industrial design studio Map Project Office and recent Royal College of Art graduate Chanwoo Lee. More about AI-powered Cognitive Bloom device provides prompts for self-reflection
A toilet-cleaning pod that doubles as a kidney disease screening device has been shortlisted as a global finalist in the James Dyson Award, recognising the best inventions by student and graduate designers. More about Urify is a toilet-cleaning tablet that helps diagnose kidney disease
A medical device to support a newborn's body during resuscitation and a pregnancy test feature in this roundup of the curators' favourite pieces from the Designing Motherhood exhibition. More about Five highlights from the Designing Motherhood: Things That Make and Break Our Births exhibition
Emory University scientist Roxana Chicas has collaborated with the Georgia Institute of Technology to create a wearable biopatch for outdoor workers to monitor and protect their health. More about Roxana Chicas designs wearable patch for early detection of heat exposure
Design studio Heirloom showcased products ranging from cotton buds to butt plugs, acid tabs and catheters at its London Design Festival exhibition, which aims to "infuse the things we have to put in our bodies with a bit more care". More about Out of Orifice exhibition explores objects we put in our bodies for health or pleasure
Oral care company Suri has made its first update to its electric toothbrush, known for its sustainable approach with bioplastic brush heads recycled through a takeback scheme. More about Suri 2.0 brings new features to bioplastic electric toothbrush
University of Leeds student Lucia Guest has developed a therapeutic device to emotionally support people who have experienced miscarriage and stillbirths. More about Vilo is a handheld device designed to provide comfort after pregnancy loss
Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up seven student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that utilise modern technology to innovate medical equipment. More about Seven innovative student design projects that enhance healthcare
US robotics company Tombot has unveiled Jennie, a battery and AI-powered robotic pet designed to provide companionship and comfort to those struggling with cognitive health. More about Tombot and Creature Shop create "hyper-realistic" robotic puppy for dementia patients
Hormone levels can be easily tested and monitored at home using the Hormometer, an instant testing kit created by Canadian start-up Eli Health and launched this week at tech fair CES. More about Hormometer provides instant at-home hormone level readings
US company The Pelvic People and designer Nienke Helder have produced Kiwi, a multipurpose vibrator for people who experience pain during sex, which has been shortlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2024. More about Kiwi intends to "bridge the gap between sex toy and medical device"
A scalp-cooling wearable for cancer patients and an "autorotating" weather sensor shaped like a maple seed have been announced as the international winners of the 2024 James Dyson Award. More about Anti-hair loss helmet for chemo patients wins 2024 James Dyson Award
Product company Gob has launched a pair of compostable, mycelium earplugs that were designed as an alternative to the 40 billion plastic earplugs produced each year. More about Gob creates single-use mycelium earplugs designed to "feed the soil" after use
Brooklyn homeware brand Remsen has released an aluminium pill container and fluted grab bar as part of its overall pursuit to "reposition the conversation around ageing". More about Remsen releases homeware to "bring back joy" to design for the elderly
Following the release of technology brand Samsung's first smart ring, we round up 10 recent wearable technology designs, including a smart menstrual cup and an air-purifying collar. More about Ten wearable technology products designed to enhance our bodies
Samsung has previewed its first smart ring at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, positioning it as a comprehensive health tracker enhanced with AI insights. More about Samsung unveils Galaxy smart ring for health tracking
Health tech company Withings has used the Consumer Electronics Show to unveil its BeamO "multiscope" – a device that allows people to conduct four routine medical checks at home, designed together with Elium Studio. More about Withings' "thermometer of the future" measures more than just temperature
Design studios Map Project Office and Modem have developed a concept for a diagnostics kit backed by artificial intelligence that would allow patients to perform basic triage on themselves. More about Smart Aid Kit uses AI to remotely diagnose and manage health conditions
Designer Yihan Dong has developed Viwipe, a prototype HPV home-testing kit that uses menstrual blood collected in the privacy of the user's own home. More about Yihan Dong designs at-home HPV test to be "as easy to use as toilet paper"
Design firm Leadoff Studio and Spora Health have created the Momma's Kit – a health monitoring system that aims to reduce Black maternal mortality rates with the help of attention-grabbing graphics and packaging. More about Momma's Kit aims to cut maternal mortality rates among Black women