Valencell, a well-known wearables components-maker has announced the availability of the world’s first calibration-free blood pressure (BP) sensor system for integration in hearables and wearables. Soon we will be able to measure…
Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech
Artificial ‘skin’ sensor could be the future of wearable and stretchable electronics, with applications in wound-healing, gaming and more University of Toronto Engineering researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor…
A soft robotic insect that survives being flattened by a fly swatter
Researchers at EPFL have developed an ultra-light robotic insect that uses its soft artificial muscles to move at 3 cm per second across different types of terrain. It can be folded or…
New Lithium-sulphur battery is capable of powering a smartphone for 5 days
Researchers from Monash University, Australia have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur battery, capable of powering a smartphone for five continuous days. Prototype cells have been developed in Germany. Further testing in…
Electronic pills can improve our health but create ethical and legal challenges
In the future, the medication you take will not only be a matter between you and your doctor. Pills with built-in electronic sensors are already a reality in both Europe and the…