Soft robotics research offers new route for weaving soft materials into 3D spatial structures
Ever wonder why the most advanced robots always seem to have hard bodies? Why not more pliable ones, like humans have?
Aug 23, 2023
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News tagged with wearable electronics
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers develop breakthrough prototype of stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery
Most people already know and appreciate the capabilities of smartphones. Now imagine the possibilities offered by smart spacesuits, uniforms and exercise clothes. The future of wearable technology has just received a big ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Biocompatible zinc batteries with Zn-alginate polymer electrolyte
Implantable and wearable electronics have opened an array of opportunities for controlling disease conditions and health monitoring, but the unceasing battery-induced safety poses a formidable barrier to application, especially ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Using a solidified liquid metal to build 3D flexible electronics
In recent years, engineers and material scientists have been trying to identify particularly promising materials for creating flexible electronics of different shapes and sizes. Ultimately, these electronics could be integrated ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Screen-printing method can make wearable electronics less expensive
The glittering, serpentine structures that power wearable electronics can be created with the same technology used to print rock concert t-shirts, new research shows.
Jan 12, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
High-performance and compact vibration energy harvester created for self-charging wearable devices
Walking can boost not only your own energy but also, potentially, the energy of your wearable electronic devices. Osaka Metropolitan University scientists made a significant advance toward self-charging wearable devices with ...
Nov 29, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Researchers eye embroidery as low-cost solution for making wearable electronics
Embroidering power-generating yarns onto fabric has allowed researchers to embed a self-powered, numerical touch-pad and movement sensors into clothing. The technique offers a low-cost, scalable potential method for making ...
Nov 22, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Skin-like electronics could monitor your health continuously
New wearable electronics paired with artificial intelligence could transform screening for health problems.
Nov 16, 2022
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Engineering
Stretchable battery packaging with moisture and gas barrier could power the future of wearable devices
Wearable devices have garnered attention for their potential as sensors that could monitor various biomarkers, a means of drug delivery, medical devices and more. In order for these wearable devices to be functional and practical, ...
Oct 31, 2022
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Internet
Battery-free smart devices to harvest ambient energy for IoT
Power management systems that harvest ambient energy will power billions of small devices on the Internet of Things.
Oct 5, 2022
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