Background Wearable technology has the potential to serve as a point sensor for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives, which provides continuous surveillance in real-time for high-stress environments including military environments, emergency and law enforcement, field maintenance, and high-performance athletics. However,...

There are an estimated 2 million lower limb amputees in the United States alone and many types of prosthetic limbs have been developed to recreate functionality of those amputated limbs. Prosthetics often contain a liner to provide cushioning, support and improved fit between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket. However, current prosthetic liners...