Our Changing World: New tech aimed at improving heart health at home
Researchers at the Auckland University of Technology are developing affordable, home-based medical devices to monitor heart health and blood pressure. These prototypes aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on clinical healthcare systems.
Why it matters
Advancements in accessible medical technology are critical for managing the global rise in cardiovascular disease.
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The workshop at the Institute of Biomedical Technologies (IBTech) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) looks exactly as you would expect a workshop to look. Shelves with tools and spare parts, a work bench with a drill press and other benches with lamps and half-built projects. A 3D printer whirrs away between the shelves on one side of the room.
This is where some of the products aimed at improving healthcare across the country are developed and refined.
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