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📢 Something new just joined the #Spica ecosystem. 📱 Spica is now on iOS! Developed by the Virgobit team, the new iOS app expands how participants connect with research in the real world, from mobile assessments and EMA to wearable and sensor data. 🧠📊 Android + iOS. One connected ecosystem. 🚀

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What if a wearable could listen to the body—not just measure it? 🎧🫀A new skin-conformal wearable stethoscope captures heart & respiratory sounds continuously, combining broadband PMUT sensing with AI to classify five respiratory states at 98.7% accuracy. A promising new layer for digital biomarkers.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🧬 What if the body itself became the communication network? A new @science.org e study introduces SWANS, using tissue to connect wearable and implantable bioelectronics with low-power ionic signaling—enabling >10× tissue coverage vs. Bluetooth and coordinated neural stimulation in rats.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Such an inspiring week at the EEG and MEG Methods Multi-Hub Meeting 2026 in Frankfurt! 🧠🔬 Great conversations around M/EEG, wearable neurotechnology, multimodal data, and real-world research. We’re leaving with new connections, fresh ideas, and plenty to take forward. 🤝 #EEG #MEG #Neuroscience

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Diabetes research doesn’t happen in a single data stream. Combining CGM, activity, sleep, physiological signals, EMA, and participant-reported data can add valuable context to longitudinal research. 🔬 Explore how Spica supports multimodal data collection for real-world diabetes research.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new study presents a compact, wireless fluorimeter for continuous fluorescence #monitoring of tissue perfusion. By bringing real-time fluorescence sensing into a wearable format, the work points toward new possibilities for physiological monitoring, bioelectronics, and remote health research.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One wearable. Weeks of data. A different view of the patient. With Polar 360 integrated into Spica, researchers can collect longitudinal physiological and behavioral data in real-world settings, including HR, HRV, activity, sleep and movement. Already used across Parkinson’s, anxiety,... projects.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🧬 What if wearable electronics could behave more like the human body? A new @science.org study introduces liquid-metal stretchable electronics with programmable, spatially varying properties—enabling integrated ECG, respiration, GSR and movement sensing. #Wearables #Bioelectronics #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🧬 What if sweat could reveal ovarian hormone dynamics in real time? A new Cell Press study introduces a wearable dual-aptamer sensor for simultaneous estradiol and progesterone monitoring in sweat—enabling longitudinal, minimally invasive hormone tracking. 🔬 #Wearables #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What changes when neuroscience moves beyond the lab? 🧠🔬 At #CuttingEEG 2026 in Frankfurt, our CEO Omid Abbasi will present how wearables, mobile technologies and Spica can support remote, multimodal data collection in real-world research. 📍 Frankfurt | Sept 21–25 #EEG #MEG #Neuroscience

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Brain health is a trajectory, not a snapshot. Wearables can capture continuous physiological, behavioural, and environmental signals that may reveal meaningful changes in cognition and affect—opening new possibilities for scalable digital biomarkers and continuous brain-health monitoring. 🔬🧠

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🧵 What if the next wearable circuit wasn’t built on a chip—but on a thread? New research demonstrates 3D thread-based bioelectronics integrating sensing and amplification for eye movement and respiration. A fascinating step toward moving signal processing closer to the body.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🧠New study highlights how wearable gait analysis and interpretable machine learning can reveal clinically meaningful patterns in Parkinson’s disease. Increased gait complexity and altered symmetry offer promising insights into phenotypic heterogeneity—while prospective validation remains essential.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🔬 Are we collecting the data we need today—or the data we may need tomorrow? At Spica, we acquire sensor-level data such as PPG & ACC, alongside EMA and smartphone assessments, giving researchers greater analytical flexibility for future questions and discoveries. 📩 info@virgobit.com

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What if wearable #sweat sensors could capture the full spectrum of sweating? A new @science.org study introduces a full-range sweat-rate sensor combining humidity and microfluidic conductivity sensing, covering 0.182–10 μL/(min·cm²). A promising step toward more complete physiological monitoring.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A new study explores chitosan as a biodegradable platform for smart wearables, combining NFC/UHF RFID, PPG, temperature sensing, and reversible microbial growth inhibition. A promising step toward wearable systems where materials can bridge sensing, wireless communication, and biology.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Remote clinical studies face a critical challenge: keeping participants engaged without adding burden. 🧠 Spica’s new Engagement Page Update Feature makes invisible contributions visible — turning synchronized wearable data into measurable progress. Action → Contribution → Feedback → Engagement.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A wearable that doesn’t just monitor the body—but decides when therapy should begin? ⚡🧠 A new @Nature portfolio study combines microneedle electrostimulation, PPG sensing, and IoT connectivity for closed-loop pain management. Could responsive bioelectronic medicine be the next frontier?

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

From smart rings to molecular rings 💍🧬 A new @natureportfolio.nature.com study introduces CHARM, a fully integrated ring for real-time monitoring of multiple biochemical markers from passive sweat—including glucose, ketones, lactate and more. Wearables are entering the molecular era. #Wearables

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🩹Wearables are moving from monitoring to intervention. A new @natureportfolio.nature.com study presents a wearable bioelectronic wound dressing that combines real-time sensing with electrical stimulation—enhancing neovascularization,ECM remodeling and nerve regeneration while reducing inflammation.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

When robots can sense, move, and adapt. A new study presents BeetleBot, a beetle-inspired soft robot integrating wearable strain sensing, artificial muscles, vision,and tactile feedback into a closed-loop human–robot system. A compelling step toward adaptive soft robotics and wearable intelligence.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The next productivity metric might be physiological. 🧠 What if wearable & smartphone data could help us understand the signals behind performance—stress, cognitive fatigue, recovery, HRV & focus—and trigger personalized interventions in real time? A new frontier: Human Performance Monitoring.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What if a nap is a signal—not just a habit? 💤 A new JAMA Network Open study using wearable actigraphy in 1,338 older adults found longer, more frequent, and morning naps were associated with higher mortality risk. An intriguing case for wearables as longitudinal digital biomarkers—not just trackers.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🦿What if prosthetic sockets could sense how the limb moves—not just where pressure builds? A new @science.org study uses embroidered sensors to capture normal + shear forces during sitting, standing and walking- a step toward continuous biomechanical phenotyping and personalized rehabilitation.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

10,000+ participant-days of depression data 📊 As part of SFB/TRR 393, we’re collecting longitudinal, multimodal data remotely through Spica — combining Polar 360, Muse EEG, and gamified tasks. One day is a snapshot. 10,000+ days can reveal trajectories. 🔬 Learn more: link in comments

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🚀Wearable bioelectronics are moving beyond passive sensing. A new Nature Sensors perspective highlights the convergence of multimodal biosensing, #AI, and closed-loop intervention—shifting the focus from collecting more physiological data to transforming it into actionable insight. #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🎂 Happy 4th Birthday, Virgobit! 🚀 4 years of innovation, collaboration & building smarter digital health solutions. 🌍 13+ countries 🎓 40+ academic partners 🔬 30+ integrated sensors 🚀 25+ projects Thank you to our amazing team & partners for being part of the journey. 💜 Here’s to what’s next! ✨

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A new study introduces a hemispherical latitude-gradient wearable sensor for quantitative scoliosis management. By leveraging curvature-driven force transduction, the system enables real-time biomechanical monitoring during physiotherapy and bracing, increasing targeted asymmetric breathing by~40%.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🔬 Reflections from @saa2026.bsky.social in Vienna: the future of digital biomarkers lies beyond data collection. Combining wearable signals, #EMA/ESM, and AI-driven approaches can help researchers understand health and behavior as they unfold in real-world settings. 🌍

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The future of digital health may not be about collecting more physiological data—but learning from it better. A new study introduces ARISE, a multimodal AI framework that learns general physiological representations before specific tasks. A step toward foundation models for wearable health data.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🧬 Wearables are evolving beyond physiology toward continuous molecular sensing. A new Nature Sensors study reports a wearable platform for non-invasive sweat-based lipid profiling, combining cofactor-refreshing enzymatic chemistry with causal machine learning. #DigitalHealth #Wearables

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

📢 Virgobit at @saa2026.bsky.social in Vienna! We are connecting with researchers, clinicians, and innovators exploring the future of #DigitalBiomarkers, #Wearables, and remote research. 🎤 Join our presentation & poster sessions. 🤝 Meet our team at the booth!

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚀What if wearables could restore the sense of touch? A new @pnas.org study demonstrates wireless multimodal haptic arrays that convert plantar pressure into real-time thermal and vibrotactile feedback, improving balance and gait in early clinical studies.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🚀Your next remote research study could start with Spica Research Kit. Virgobit is introducing a Research Collaboration Opportunity at @saa2026.bsky.social. Explore remote multimodal data collection with wearables, EMA, and secure research workflows. Join the waiting list and connect with us.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🧠📱 From questionnaire design to real-world data collection. Meet Spica Questionnaire Builder—create, schedule, and manage flexible EMA protocols with online/offline deployment, all integrated with wearable data and remote monitoring. See it live at @saa2026.bsky.social. #EMA #DigitalHealth #Spica

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🧬 A single wearable fiber that senses both your pulse and full-body motion? A new Advanced material study introduces a dual-gradient sensory fiber that dynamically adapts across strain regimes, boosting AI gesture decoding by >10% while enabling richer physiological monitoring. #Wearable

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🚀#EMA is reshaping real-world clinical research through high-ecological-validity data collection. At #SAA2026, we’ll showcase how Spica integrates EMA, wearable sensing, gamified assessments, and our new Questionnaire Builder. Looking forward to meeting the @saa2026.bsky.social community.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🚀Wearable bioelectronics just got softer—and smarter. A new graphene-enabled hydrogel electrode achieves ~8000% stretchability, stable ECG, EEG, EMG, EOG & EDA sensing through hair, sweat, and motion. A major step toward reliable multimodal health monitoring and next-generation digital biomarkers.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🌙Can wearable sensor signals accurately reconstruct human sleep outside the lab? At Virgobit, we’re advancing AI-powered sleep staging with our Spica Platform using wearable physiological signals for real-world research. Join us at @saa2026.bsky.social to learn more. #SleepResearch #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🚀Invisible #wearables may be the next leap in bioelectronics. A new @science.org study demonstrates fully invisible on-skin electrodes that capture #EEG, #EMG, and #EOG while reducing appearance-related psychological artifacts—bringing physiological monitoring closer to real-world behavior.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🚀 New in Spica: Questionnaire Builder! Design fully customized #EMA questionnaires with rich question types, live preview, and seamless deployment—all without coding. See it live at @saa2026.bsky.social or contact us at info@virgobit.com Video walkthrough coming next! #EMA #ClinicalResearch #Spica

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Join us at #SAA2026 in Vienna! @saa2026.bsky.social Virgobit will present Spica, our multimodal remote research platform for digital phenotyping and decentralized clinical research.Visit our booth and join our scientific sessions. Looking forward to meeting the @ambulatory-assessment.org community!

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🧠What if robots could sense and react without electronics or AI? A new @science.org study introduces a mechanical soft force sensor that directly links force sensing to fluidic actuation—eliminating processors and external power. A major step toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. #Robotics

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🧠 Excited to announce our partnership with Brain Products GmbH! X.on wearable EEG is now integrated with Virgobit's digital research ecosystem, enabling synchronized EEG, EMA, cognitive tasks, and multimodal wearable data for ecologically valid neuroscience research. #EEG #MoBI #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🩹 Wearable innovation is moving beyond sensors. A new Science Advances study presents a porous skin interface for 3D bioelectronics that combines breathable long-term wear, multimodal sensing, thermal buffering, and on-demand drug delivery in a closed-loop wound patch. #Wearables

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Wearables generate data—but data alone doesn’t guide clinical decisions. Context is what turns measurements into meaningful insights. Projects like DECIDE show why interoperability, AI transparency, and clinical expertise are just as important as the data itself. #DigitalHealth #Wearables

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A new @science.org study introduces a soft, wearable NIRS system that continuously tracks brain water dynamics during natural sleep. The findings bring scalable, at-home monitoring of glymphatic-related physiology closer to reality, opening new opportunities for neuroscience and digital biomarkers.

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🧠❤️ Introducing The Golden Pair—our multimodal framework combining Muse EEG, Polar 360, and Spica to capture synchronized brain, body, and behavioral data for AI-driven digital biomarker research. From sleep staging to women’s health, this is Brain–Body Intelligence in action. #DigitalHealth

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚀A remarkable advance in bioelectronics: researchers developed bio-integrated μBots with ultrawideband magnetoelectric antennas for wireless telemetry, combining miniaturization, biocompatibility, MRI compatibility, and real-time data transmission. #Bioelectronics #WirelessTelemetry

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Virgobit @virgobit.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🚀 A new @natureportfolio.nature.com study introduces 3D PURE—a portable, real-time 3D ultrasound system for operator-independent #breast imaging. A major step toward AI-assisted, accessible, and longitudinal healthcare. #DigitalHealth #MedicalImaging

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