wearables

Approximately 190 million people around the globe have conditions that impair their ability to move and function independently. Assistive robots can give them more freedom while reducing the need for caregiving. These robots are not widely…

Fidget spinners were all the rage in 2017. What if we could harvest the energy used to send them spinning to power small devices or wearables? We may be able to soon, thanks to researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University. The team invented…

We use printed and flexible electronics in applications from energy harvesting to medical sensors to robotics. Due to their low cost, light weight, and flexibility, these hybrid electronics will continue to disrupt the market in 2023 and…

Exterior door locks have made their way to shelves in U.S. Apple stores that we can unlock with an Apple Watch or iPhone. With a price tag of $329 Level Lock+, made by Level Home, users can unlock and relock their homes with a tap using…

What are the different types of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)? If you've ever wondered what those green, brown, or black boards inside your electronic devices are, you're not alone. These boards are called printed circuit boards (PCBs), and…

Cardiac monitoring and implantable cardiovascular electronic devices can increase the detection of atrial fibrillation (AF), but the devices have limitations. New smartphone tools aim to record an electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and make an…

Graphene is an incredibly strong electrical and thermal conductor, making it a perfect ingredient to enhance semiconductor chips found in many electrical devices. There are, however, still roadblocks. Manufacturers have been unable to…

Gartner identified seven technology disruptions that will transform sales over the next five years, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), digital twin of the customer, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), machine…

It seemed like a good idea—you're driving, get into an accident, and your iPhone 14 and Apple Watch come to the rescue—helping the driver get emergency services. However, it seems that the technology is overachieving a bit. Not only does…

Robotics and wearable devices might soon be smarter with the addition of a stretchy, wearable synaptic transistor developed by Penn State engineers. Working like neurons in the brain to send signals to some cells and inhibit others to…