The system wirelessly transmits these synchronized data streams to a smartphone, smart watch or tablet, where machine learning algorithms analyze patterns associated with stress in real time. (John A. Rogers / Northwestern University via SWNS)
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By continuously monitoring physiological signs of stress, the device can detect underlying stress in individuals, including babies, who cannot communicate. (John A. Rogers / Northwestern University via SWNS)
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