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Highlights from the Tarsos journey — from accelerator funding and award wins to press coverage of our work on the diabetic foot.
THINK Magazine explores REMEDI, the University of Malta and Tarsos project studying foot temperature patterns during daily life. The feature discusses data analysis, usability and the research needed to support earlier assessment of diabetic foot complications.
Read moreTimes of Malta reports on REMEDI, a sensor-rich smart insole project by Tarsos and the University of Malta for preventing diabetic foot complications.
Read moreA collaborative team of researchers at the University of Malta developed an in-shoe system enabling continuous monitoring of the diabetic foot. Foot-health data is transmitted to a smartphone app, promoting self-management and letting clinicians identify possible complications ahead of time.
Read moreThe DRIFT project team, with Mater Dei Hospital, developed smart insoles with embedded thermal sensors. During the pandemic the technology bridged self-care and health care — letting podiatrists monitor and intervene remotely while patients exercised safely.
Read morePrior to skin breakdown, the temperature of a foot area increases due to localised inflammation — a 'warm spot'. Home foot-temperature monitoring could help identify the pre-ulcerative foot far earlier than current static infrared thermometers or foot mats allow.
Read moreResearchers at the University of Malta with Mater Dei Hospital are developing an in-shoe system of embedded thermal sensors that detect dynamic temperature changes, letting users effortlessly monitor their foot condition during daily activities.
Read moreTarsos participated in the third edition of the Malta Innovation Summit, which brings together international and local business leaders and innovation stakeholders. Co-founders Dr Stephen Mizzi and Dr Owen Falzon attended.
Read moreTarsos took part in the DELTA Summit, Malta's official technology event covering emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. Co-founders Dr Stephen Mizzi and Dr Owen Falzon represented the team.
Read moreAt the 9th edition of the Malta Intellectual Property Awards, Tarsos was recognised with the Intellectual Property Award for Technological Initiative and the WIPO IP Enterprise Trophy for the 'In-Shoe Monitoring System for Diabetes'.
Read moreA portable in-shoe measurement system to acquire dense, continuous foot temperature maps — coordinated by the University of Malta with Mater Dei Hospital, funded at €194,981 over 2.5 years through the FUSION R&I programme.
Read moreFounded by University of Malta researchers Dr Owen Falzon and Dr Stephen Mizzi, Tarsos secured funding from the MITA YouStartIT#3 accelerator to develop a preliminary prototype of its foot-monitoring system.
Read moreFoot temperature monitoring is a key player in preventing foot ulceration, as the foot heats up before it breaks down. Tarsos was awarded MITA YouStartIT#3 funding to develop a novel wearable in-shoe temperature monitoring system.
Read moreFrom 94 applications across 19 countries, eight startups — including Tarsos — were selected for the third edition of the MITA YouStartIT accelerator, a government-backed, mentor-driven programme for early-stage tech startups.
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