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The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have…

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.

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.

This month alone has seen plenty of developments in the field of flexible electronics. What are they accomplishing and…

This month alone has seen plenty of developments in the field of flexible electronics. What are they accomplishing and could this technology be taking steps towards easier manufacturing?

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates…

Triboelectric nanogenerators (or "TENGs") aren't the newest technology on the block. However, global research indicates they may change energy-harvesting technology through the power of movement.

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?

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve…

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve the performance in wearable health devices.

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including…

Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.

Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and…

Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and cutting-edge technology to future mainstream wearers.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

A joint research effort between China and the United States has culminated in a method for printing sensors directly onto…

A joint research effort between China and the United States has culminated in a method for printing sensors directly onto human skin at room temperature.

Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or…

Engineers are finding ways to innovate face masks with electronics—whether for air filtration, an LED smile, or language translation.

The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.

The printed solar cells are so light, thin, and flexible that they can rest on a bubble.

Smart ring company Oura has partnered with both the NBA and WNBA to keep players safe while the season resumes.

Smart ring company Oura has partnered with both the NBA and WNBA to keep players safe while the season resumes.

Radar-on-chip systems span a number of industries, from autonomous cars to continuously-measuring medical devices. What's…

Radar-on-chip systems span a number of industries, from autonomous cars to continuously-measuring medical devices. What's the secret to their flexibility?

By means of four wrist-mounted thermal cameras, the detailed positions of 20 points on the human hand can be tracked in real time.

By means of four wrist-mounted thermal cameras, the detailed positions of 20 points on the human hand can be tracked in real time.

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.

Smartwatches are increasingly used as medical devices. What's going on at the circuit level for these bio-metric wearables?

Smartwatches are increasingly used as medical devices. What's going on at the circuit level for these bio-metric wearables?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of engineers at NASA JPL has created PULSE, a pendant that will warn if…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of engineers at NASA JPL has created PULSE, a pendant that will warn if you’re about to touch your face.