by Bruce Brown | September 11, 2020 | Enabling Tech
When designing a wearable device, engineers must consider how long a battery will run between recharging sessions. We write about new battery technologies often, most recently covering stretchable, flexible batteries that are durable, comfortable, and convenient when...
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by Bruce Brown | 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...
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by Bruce Brown | January 24, 2019 | Enabling Tech
Low-cost, low-power Bluetooth wireless technology enables many wearable healthtech devices. In ideal conditions, Low-Energy Bluetooth transmits further than an American football field (>100 meters), but for most health tech applications, a 10 to 20-foot range is more...
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by Kimberly Houston | February 20, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
With the advent of flexible battery technology that can be integrated into fabric and other materials, wearable devices that conform to complex shapes like the human body become possible. For wearable electronics to enjoy widespread adoption, the batteries that power...
by Bruce Brown | January 16, 2018 | General News, Health
We’ve covered wearables that detect UV exposure several times. The positive correlation between UV overexposure and skin cancer prompts some people to cover up or slather themselves with sunscreen while others choose to stay out of the sun as much as possible....
