The shortlist for the second AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards has been revealed today to find the most innovative developments in health technology.
The awards celebrate innovative entries across seven categories from individuals, designers, developers, entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals from the UK and around the world.
The shortlist can be found at www.healthtechandyou.com
All 21 finalists will be showcased in a digital exhibition with the winners being announced at an awards ceremony to be held at BAFTA on April 25, 2016.
Now in its second year, the awards is a joint initiative led by AXA PPP healthcare with think tank 2020health and the Design Museum.
It aims to guide and grow the conversation about health tech, empowering people everywhere to use technology to lead healthier lives and be more in control of their health and wellbeing.
The successful shortlist of entries that will form part of the digital exhibition includes:
• An intelligent search platform to allow healthcare providers to engage patients with food allergies or intolerances to support them with diet and nutrition choices
• A medical spray delivery device that aims to enhance the quality of life for people with arthritis, joint pain and limited dexterity
• Software that powers smart glasses to translate visual information into audio in real time and act as a guide for those with visual impairments
James Freeston, marketing director, AXA PPP healthcare, said: "The sheer increase in volume from last year and the high quality of entries really is a true testament to the innovative projects currently being developed and launched by so many individuals and companies in the health tech space.
Deyan Sudjic, director of the Design Museum, added: "We are in the midst of a revolution in how people understand their health. Rapid developments in applying technology to health is challenging designers and healthcare professionals to understand how best to make use of the opportunities for everyone to monitor, improve and understand their own health.
"This is a strong shortlist that demonstrates the many different ways that this rapidly growing field is developing. It's a fascinating insight into what happens next in this vitally important field."
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