Tiny Sensors Save Power Through Silence

Tiny Sensors Save Power Through Silence

by | April 8, 2015 | Enabling Tech

A researcher at New Mexico State University may have a new approach to wireless sensors that will not only make them smaller, but far more energy efficient as well. Wei Tang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has focused on how these devices...
Do-It-All Wearable Tracks Vitals [video]

Do-It-All Wearable Tracks Vitals [video]

by | March 19, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Medical

The Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE is a competition to develop a portable, wireless device that can monitor and diagnose a person’s health. Named after the medical sensor device from the “Star Trek” series, the competition will choose three teams to share...
Cloth Generates Electricity as You Move

Cloth Generates Electricity as You Move

by | March 18, 2015 | Enabling Tech

Digital electronic wearable Health Tech devices need electricity to work their magic. This generally requires the use of batteries that have to be recharged or replaced periodically. But what if you could do away with the batteries (or come up with a way to keep them...
New Battery is Half the Size [video]

New Battery is Half the Size [video]

by | March 18, 2015 | Enabling Tech

Batteries pose a trade-off for mobile device designers. You can use a bigger batter to get a longer run between recharges, but it will result in a device that is larger and heavier. As a result, researchers are constantly working on new technologies that can store...