Zinc metal batteries built using a novel hydrogel electrolyte show remarkable performance and processability, making them suitable for the next generation of wearable energy storage devices.
Magnets: Making medical wearables user-friendly
Using magnetic connectors, researchers create “plug-and-play” mobile health monitoring devices that can be catered to an individual’s need.
This haptic sleeve is moving wearable technology beyond smartwatches
A haptic sleeve combines a new kind of on-demand information with soft textiles, taking haptic technology to new levels.
Smart wearable device monitors high-risk postpartum women
A cloud-integrated wearable device could help catch postpartum problems during those critical first weeks after delivery.
Tackling e-waste by making electronics compostable and recyclable
Researchers are tackling the growing problem of electronic waste by designing wearable electronics from sustainable and recyclable materials.
Liquid metal adhesive holds fast for durable, flexible electronics
E-CASE liquid metal adhesive enables flexible connections to make better, tougher flexible electronics for wearables and robotics.
Liquid metal memory
Turns out, liquid metals offer an unconventional approach to creating fully flexible memory storage devices inspired by the brain.
Fitness trackers powered by sweat
The generator harnesses energy from water and is built with a fiberform material derived from the straps of disposable medical masks.
Cellulose could replace plastics in flexible electronics
Discover how cellulose may revolutionize flexible electronics, replacing plastics in eco-friendly, sustainable substrates for innovative devices.
Powering wearable health monitoring devices without batteries
A battery-free wearable device wirelessly monitors health using body heat for continuous power.