Researchers are refining soft adhesive ultrasound patches that provide continuous imaging—sometimes for up to 48 hours.
Researchers are refining soft adhesive ultrasound patches that provide continuous imaging—sometimes for up to 48 hours.
A new study from Carnegie Mellon University may usher in an age of mass-producible stretchable soft electronics (SSEs).
A new study from Carnegie Mellon University may usher in an age of mass-producible stretchable soft electronics (SSEs).
Looking beyond uncomfortable blood draws for lab results, Caltech researchers hope to unlock a new era of reusable,…
Looking beyond uncomfortable blood draws for lab results, Caltech researchers hope to unlock a new era of reusable, continuous sweat-monitoring wearables.
Designing its patented digital polar radio implementation into an SoC and a development kit, InnoPhase brings extreme low…
Designing its patented digital polar radio implementation into an SoC and a development kit, InnoPhase brings extreme low power to Wi-Fi IoT systems.
Where other wearables falter, e-tattoos are showing major promise, especially in the medical field regarding blood…
Where other wearables falter, e-tattoos are showing major promise, especially in the medical field regarding blood pressure monitoring.
For people unable to use voice- or touch-controlled IoT devices, the nose-clip prototype may make breath-based home…
For people unable to use voice- or touch-controlled IoT devices, the nose-clip prototype may make breath-based home automation a reality.
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.
Combining a form-fitting fabric and AI/ML, MIT researchers created a smart textile that recognizes a user's…
Combining a form-fitting fabric and AI/ML, MIT researchers created a smart textile that recognizes a user's motion—walking, running, and jumping.
Learn about non-overlapping and overlapping Allan variance and how the Allan variance curve can be used to identify…
Learn about non-overlapping and overlapping Allan variance and how the Allan variance curve can be used to identify different types of random errors present in a signal.
Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies…
Leveraging a mix of technologies—including ultra-wideband (UWB), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and magnetics—companies are pushing new boundaries with their latest proximity and position sensor products.
By moving location calculation to the cloud, Semtech’s new service allows for lower-power LoRa devices to be embedded…
By moving location calculation to the cloud, Semtech’s new service allows for lower-power LoRa devices to be embedded in tracked Internet of Things (IoT) assets.
Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from…
Solar, thermal, and wind are common sources of energy harvesting. Now, a triboelectric tactile sensor draws energy from movement to power wearables.
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.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could allow for…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could allow for more cost-effective soft pneumatic actuators.
Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals…
Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals and converts them to electrical signals, analogous to how a microphone works.
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.
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics…
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.
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.
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.
Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of…
Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.