Smart pen detects pressure and movement to identify children's writing difficulties sooner

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What happened

A study by Politecnico di Milano and the University of Insubria (Varese and Como) has been published in PLOS Digital Health.

The study involved more than 700 children from primary and lower secondary school.

Key facts

  • The study involved more than 700 children from primary and lower secondary school.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:40:02 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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