by Kimberly Houston | November 30, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
When most of us think of wearable Health Tech, we likely think of smart watches, fitness trackers, or even socks, headbands, and sneakers that can monitor and measure health and fitness metrics. But these devices often require a separate controller to extract and...
by Jim Ware | October 23, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Cool new printable thermoelectric generators transform body heat into electricity. Printed on paper or cloth, these generators can power wearable devices such as sensors. Thermoelectric generators are nothing new. Until now, though, they were made of inflexible...
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by Alfred Poor | September 27, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
We’ve been waiting for this news for a long, long time. “Smart garments” with incorporated sensors and wireless connections have enormous potential, but to date, they have almost exclusively been designed for fitness enthusiasts. The rare exceptions...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the major challenges in wearable Health Tech devices is to find a way to communicate information to the wearer. Wireless data connections such as Bluetooth and haptic vibrations are two commonly used methods, and some devices have an integrated LED or OLED...
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by Alfred Poor | July 20, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the recurring themes here at Health Tech Insider is the question of how we are going to power sensors and other wearable devices for Health Tech applications. Energy harvesting is an attractive solution because it can delay or even eliminate the need to...
