MIT and Amorepacific Unveil Wearable 'Electronic Skin' Skinsight Ahead of CES 2026 Debut

1. MIIT Launches the Creation of National Emerging Industry Development Base

Recently, according to the "MIIT Microblog" WeChat Official Account, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice to launch the creation of National Emerging Industry Development Demonstration Bases (hereinafter referred to as Demonstration Bases). The Demonstration Bases include two types: parks and enterprises. Park-type Demonstration Bases will focus on promoting industrial cluster development, collaborative innovation, ecological optimization, and governance enhancement, while enterprise-type Demonstration Bases will strengthen exploration in product development, technological innovation, business model innovation, and management efficiency. By 2035, around 100 park-type Demonstration Bases and 1,000 enterprise-type Demonstration Bases are expected to be established, forming a group of core forces and important engines leading the development of emerging industries. Effective experiences and practices for growing and strengthening emerging industries will be summarized and promoted, providing strong support for shaping new drivers and advantages of economic development and advancing new industrialization. (China News Service)

2. Shanghai's Putuo District Accelerates the Construction of a Billion-Dollar Digital Health Cluster

Recently, facilitated by the Putuo District Commerce Commission, Putuo District People's Hospital and AI CARE Medical Technology Co., LTD have reached a cooperation intention, officially inaugurating the Putuo District Smart Rehabilitation Joint Research Base. The Smart Rehabilitation Joint Research Base is a research base within the Putuo District Rehabilitation Hospital, which is set to begin trial operations early next year. It is also the rehabilitation research base established inside a hospital in Putuo District, oriented towards "clinical needs, supported by technology development, and aimed at result transformation." Focusing on the digital intelligence health industry, Putuo District is fully constructing a full-chain ecosystem of "research and development - transformation - application" by building a collaborative platform for "industry-academia-research-medicine," strengthening information sharing among various entities, and precisely linking upstream and downstream resources in the digital intelligence health industry. Data shows that from January to September this year, the tax revenue growth rate of the life and health industry in Putuo District exceeded 14% year-on-year, maintaining continuous high growth. (Shanghai Observer)

3. Ditan Hospital Releases Multiple AI Systems

Recently, the Third Annual Conference of the National Infectious Disease Medical Center's Infectious Diseases Specialty Alliance and the Fifth Academic Conference of the President's Alliance were held in Beijing. Beijing Ditan Hospital showcased several artificial intelligence systems. Among them, the Ditan Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Treatment Intelligence System plans to be promoted to 200 grassroots medical institutions across China over the next three years. This system addresses industry limitations such as reliance on experience in traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, and insufficient standardization, by using data-driven methods to achieve precise syndrome differentiation and standardized prescription. It promotes the shift of TCM diagnosis and treatment from experience-based to standardized. The intelligence system can collect pulse and tongue images along with various health data from home users, enable real-time interaction, and trigger health alerts, implementing the concepts of chronic disease management and preventive treatment. Currently, this intelligence system has been applied in Ditan Hospital’s obesity MDT (multi-disciplinary treatment) and liver disease outpatient services. (Sina.com)

4. Chongqing "Imaging Cloud + AI" Accelerates Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

Recently, Chongqing has introduced an AI film-reading system through a medical inspection mutual recognition platform, initiating pilot data collection in Qianjiang District and Jiulongpo District. Grassroots tuberculosis prevention and control face the dilemma of "having equipment but lacking talent." The AI film-reading system can assist in screening suspected tuberculosis cases, reducing the risk of missed diagnoses and saving labor costs. In Qianjiang District, the early detection rate significantly improved through the AI film-reading system. This system focuses on the process of "grassroots radiography—AI preliminary screening—professional review," with efficiency dozens of times higher than manual work, and its ability to recognize tiny nodules surpasses human capability, reducing misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses. Currently, the pilot project has initially built a framework of "data collection—algorithm optimization—process simulation," using digital means to track and record, accumulating experience for forming a "screening—diagnosis—management" closed loop. (Health News)

5. MIT Develops Wearable "Electronic Skin" Skinsight

Recently, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has collaborated with Korean beauty brand Amorepacific to develop a wearable "electronic skin," which is scheduled to debut at CES 2026 under the name "Skinsight." The relevant findings have been published in *Science* and *Science Advances*. According to official sources, this product is primarily used for real-time analysis of skin aging conditions and provides personalized skincare solutions tailored to individual needs. At its core is a Bluetooth-enabled sensing patch that can be attached to the skin and used in conjunction with a mobile app. The patch is capable of recording metrics such as skin firmness, UV exposure, temperature, and humidity, while the application analyzes this data using AI to estimate how different factors influence the skin aging process. Based on this analysis, it offers recommendations for suitable skincare products, helping users adjust their daily care routines. (IT Home)

6. BeamO Obtains FDA Certification

Recently, the French medical technology company Withings officially announced that its AI-powered device, BeamO, has received FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) certification. This high-tech gadget, dubbed the "thermometer of the future," combines an electrocardiogram (ECG), stethoscope, and thermometer into one unit, enabling multi-dimensional health monitoring from home. Electrocardiogram (ECG): Hold the stainless steel electrodes on the device with both hands to record heart electrical activity within 10 seconds; AI algorithms automatically detect abnormal heart rhythms. Cardiopulmonary Auscultation: Equipped with a piezoelectric sensor, simply press it against the chest or back to capture cardiopulmonary sound waves; the accompanying APP includes a guided tutorial, making it user-friendly even for beginners. Non-contact Thermometry: Utilizes infrared detection of the temporal artery without skin contact, offering precision comparable to medical-grade thermometers.(CCI Cardiovascular Doctors Innovation Club)

7. R&D Design Services Accelerate the Clinical Transformation of Medical Research Achievements

The research and development of medical devices is a complex and rigorous process, involving multiple aspects such as technology, regulations, and clinical practices. AI CARE Medical Technology Co., LTD has a 20,000-square-meter science and innovation center and has established a medical device research institute dedicated to the clinical transformation of medical scientific research achievements. It boasts a high-level, international multidisciplinary professional team proficient in the entire process of R&D, regulations, clinical trials, registration, and production, capable of developing and producing various complex innovative products. The company has accumulated rich project experience and industry resources, establishing a standardized, regulated, and digitalized full-process service system. It provides one-stop services from preliminary market research, product concept generation, product design and development to prototype production and testing. To date, AI CARE has had over 200 projects enter the review stage, with more than 100 projects currently under development, achieving a 100% success rate in transformation. (Compiled by AI CARE)

8. AI CARE Medical Technology Co., LTD Completes Nearly RMB100 Million Series B Financing

Recently, Ronghe Medical Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its Series B financing. This round of financing was led by Qiming Venture Partners with participation from Hetang Venture Capital. The funds raised will be used to accelerate the clinical promotion, domestic and international registration, and market promotion of its "Real-time Electromagnetic Navigation-guided Bronchial Rheoplasty." This will further drive innovation and upgrading in interventional treatment technology for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), cracking the "black box" of COPD treatment. The system integrates 3D visual electromagnetic navigation technology, acting as a "Bronchial GPS" for doctors, overcoming the visual blind spots of traditional bronchoscopy operations, significantly shortening the clinical learning curve, and enhancing surgical precision and operational efficiency. Additionally, the real-time ablation point recording function effectively prevents missed or repeated ablations, greatly improving the safety and consistency of procedures. (VcBeat)