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MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn…

MCUs that only do control tasks are one thing. But in today’s AI age, a truly AI-enabled MCU needs to offer more. Learn the important factors—from optimized neural processing units (NPUs) to power efficient architectures to clever memory topologies.

Receiving more than a billion dollars of investment from government and industry, bioelectronics researchers are…

Receiving more than a billion dollars of investment from government and industry, bioelectronics researchers are converging neuroscience, electronics, materials science, molecular medicine, and biomedical engineering.

The University of California researchers implanted 253 electrodes over the patient's speech center of the brain,…

The University of California researchers implanted 253 electrodes over the patient's speech center of the brain, intercepting signals that, if not for the stroke, would have gone to muscles in her lips, tongue, jaw, and larynx.

With NeuralTree, EPFL researchers are vaulting traditional challenges of implantable SoCs, like low channel count, system…

With NeuralTree, EPFL researchers are vaulting traditional challenges of implantable SoCs, like low channel count, system complexity, and large area.

Enabling use in size-constrained system designs, a crop of MOSFET ICs are available that leverage small IC package formats.

Enabling use in size-constrained system designs, a crop of MOSFET ICs are available that leverage small IC package formats.

Synchron recently announced the human brain-computer interface (BCI) implant done on a human in the U.S.

Synchron recently announced the human brain-computer interface (BCI) implant done on a human in the U.S.

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that can convert glucose into electricity. The goal: powering medical implants from within.

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that can convert glucose into electricity. The goal: powering medical implants from within.

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways…

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative sources—even human sweat.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

With research in the past fifteen years, prosthetic retinas have moved from the realm of science fiction to science possible.

With research in the past fifteen years, prosthetic retinas have moved from the realm of science fiction to science possible.

E-textile research is common, but efforts to commercialize this technology are not. With setbacks like a reliable power…

E-textile research is common, but efforts to commercialize this technology are not. With setbacks like a reliable power supply and safety, will e-textiles ever make a significant market debut?

Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health…

Optical sensors have made it big in the medical device industry. And with wearables taking on increasing roles for health monitoring, size is paramount.

Biometric-monitoring wearables are common for tracking everyday health—but can they monitor seizures?

Biometric-monitoring wearables are common for tracking everyday health—but can they monitor seizures?

The wearables market is by many measures still in its infancy, but many manufacturers continue to push wearable products…

The wearables market is by many measures still in its infancy, but many manufacturers continue to push wearable products into the market. How are component manufacturers involved in the wearable market and what are they currently producing?

Maxim Integrated just announced the second generation of its Health Sensor Platform, a development platform for designing…

Maxim Integrated just announced the second generation of its Health Sensor Platform, a development platform for designing wearable devices for remote biometric monitoring.

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the…

Imagine an implantable sensor that did not need to be removed because it degrades by itself over time. Meet the biodegradable sensor!

Employees and experts question the overall safety of RFID chips in human workers.

Employees and experts question the overall safety of RFID chips in human workers.