by William McCleary | July 27, 2022 | Enabling Tech
Taking a cue from automatic watches that rely on the energy generated by the wearer, researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have created a battery-free wearable that can monitor vital signs in real-time. So far, their prototype can only track the...
by Unber Shafiq | December 21, 2021 | Enabling Tech
We are 7.9 billion people on the planet. Many of us have one or more electronic devices. While these devices have made life more efficient, the billions of batteries come with an environmental cost. But what if we could solve the issue of adverse environmental...
by Bruce Brown | April 9, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Engineers love a challenge, especially when they can conjure unique solutions. Researchers from the Penn State Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics leading an international team have developed a novel means to power wearables. Led by PSU Professor Larry...
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...
by Bruce Brown | August 13, 2020 | Enabling Tech
Flexible electronics developed for health tech wearables have several advantages over rigid devices. Great comfort and stealthiness may also boost patient compliance for continuous monitoring when necessary. Powering flexible wearable tech is challenge, however....
