Flexible Fabric Harvests Body Heat for IoT

Flexible Fabric Harvests Body Heat for IoT

by | February 5, 2020 | Enabling Tech

The search for efficient power sources for wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices takes many directions. In the past, we’ve written about technology that harvests energy from knee movement, sunlight, nanotube yarn, and more. Scientists at the Electronics...
Smart Ring Packs Wide-Ranging Features [video]

Smart Ring Packs Wide-Ranging Features [video]

by | February 3, 2020 | Health

A multipurpose wearable designed to track fitness, wellness, and vital signs that also has communications and entertainment functions sounds wonderful. If the rich feature set comes in a bulky end product with an awkward user interface, however, the buzz fades to...
Wearable Prevents Joint Replacement Post-Op Edema

Wearable Prevents Joint Replacement Post-Op Edema

by | January 31, 2020 | Medical

More than 90% of patients who have knee or hip replacement surgery experience postoperative lower extremity swelling (edema). Last year we wrote about Spryng’s battery-powered pneumatic wraps designed to apply rhythmic pressure to the lower legs to prevent...
Stretchable Battery [video]

Stretchable Battery [video]

by | January 30, 2020 | Enabling Tech

Wearable devices designed for continuous biometric monitoring pose unique challenges in terms of power sources. A solution must be durable, comfortable, and convenient. We’ve written about flexible, stretchable batteries that can conform to various shapes and...