We hear sounds thanks to our eardrums; sound waves create varying amounts of pressure on the eardrum, and these vibrations are transmitted to the inner ear where nerves translate these vibrations to sensations that we perceive as sound. A microphone works in a similar manner, with a diaphragm transforming air vibrations into varying electrical currents that can then be … [Read more...]
Big Box Stores to Save Backs with Exosuit [video]
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The human body is a miracle of engineering, but it has its limits. One are of research for wearable Health Tech is to find ways to augment a body's natural abilities to help a person do more with less risk of injury. Exoskeletons are particularly intriguing, as they can even help paralyzed people walk independently. It turns out that these may have their largest application in … [Read more...]
Paper Device Harvest Motion Energy
Many people are familiar with origami, a traditional art form based on the folding of paper. Less familiar is the Japanese and Chinese art of paper cutting that can result in delicate and complex designs. This traditional paper cutting served as the inspiration for a new technology that may generate the power needed for wearable Health Tech devices in the future. Researchers … [Read more...]
Plastic Film Replaces Retina in Rats
Researchers are making further advances in creating an artificial retina to restore vision for some people with severely limited vision. In this case, scientists at Okayama University have conducted animal trials to demonstrate the effectiveness of a new technology. The technology relies on thin polyethylene plastic film. Rather than create a matrix of photosensors and … [Read more...]
Biodegradable Silk Battery for Temporary Implants
As digital Health Tech devices become more powerful and versatile, they open up new ranges of applications. In addition to devices worn outside the body, implants can be used to monitor body functions, deliver chemical treatments to specific locations, and more. These smart devices need a source of power, however, and transmitting electricity either with wires or wirelessly is … [Read more...]
