To celebrate the introduction of SmartSocks®DISCOVERY, Milbotix is excited to announce the launch of the SmartSocks®DISCOVERY Pioneers Competition 2025. The competition is designed to inspire researchers and students to explore new frontiers in health and wellbeing using our innovative SmartSocks® technology.

PLEASE NOTE, entries for the 2025 competition have now closed, results can be found at https://milbotix.com/smartsocks_discovery_pioneers_competition_winners/.

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What is the competition about?

The Pioneers Competition invites applications from researchers and students working in:

  • Dementia and other neurological disorders
  • Stress
  • Sleep
  • Rehabilitation
  • Movement

We are looking for visionary projects that use SmartSocks®DISCOVERY to push the boundaries of current knowledge, thinking, and practice. Applicants may come from health sciences, psychology, engineering, computer science, or related fields.

Prizes

Key dates

  • 1st October 2025 – Competition opens
  • 7th December 2025 – Closing date for applications
  • 14th December 2025 – Shortlisting complete
  • 31th December 2025 – Winners and runners-up selected
  • 5th January 2026 – Applicants notified

Judges Include

Helen Dawes, University of Exeter

Prof. Helen Dawes

Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation
University of Exeter

Prof. Kavita Vedhara Professor of Health Psychology Cardiff University

Prof. Kavita Vedhara

Professor of Health Psychology
Cardiff University

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Dr Silvia Del Din

Reader in Digital Healthcare for Translational Applications
Newcastle University

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Dr. Lizzie Hill

Senior Lecturer in Sleep Physiology
UWE Bristol

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Adam Smith

Programme Director
University College London

How to apply

Applicants should complete the official application form and submit it via email to discovery-pioneers@milbotix.com by 23:59 GMT on 30 November 2025.

Full details, including the application form and guidance for applicants, are available in the competition pack.

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Why SmartSocks®DISCOVERY?

SmartSocks®DISCOVERY is a research-ready wearable platform that captures high-quality data on:

  • Electrodermal activity (EDA)
  • Pulse rate and variability (PR/PRV)
  • Skin temperature
  • Acceleration and angular velocity

With real-time streaming, offline buffering, and a discreet, comfortable form factor, SmartSocks® provide new opportunities for research into neurocognitive, movement, and sleep disorders.

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