When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often…
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.
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.
In a world demanding fewer wires, ST’s new wireless power receiver chip promises to deliver fast and efficient wireless…
In a world demanding fewer wires, ST’s new wireless power receiver chip promises to deliver fast and efficient wireless charging to mobile and wearable devices.
Flexible PCBs add immense functionality, but what about stretchable electronics? New research is demonstrating just how…
Flexible PCBs add immense functionality, but what about stretchable electronics? New research is demonstrating just how malleable electronics design can be.
While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up…
While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up precious PCB real estate. Now, Facebook says it has re-engineered components to fit in a lightweight frame.
Sila Nanotechnologies has spent the last ten years trying to push Li-ion batteries to the next level using silicon as an…
Sila Nanotechnologies has spent the last ten years trying to push Li-ion batteries to the next level using silicon as an anode material and has finally made it to market within the Whoop 4.0.
Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices,…
Heraeus Nexensos has released an ultrathin "microRTD" temperature sensor, aimed for on-skin temperature devices, lab-on-a-chip, and even EV charging.
As the IoT market heats up, new devices are coming out to keep up with the momentum. One latest development comes from…
As the IoT market heats up, new devices are coming out to keep up with the momentum. One latest development comes from Alif Semiconductor with two new MCU families the "Ensemble" and "Crescendo."
Researchers are now diving into textile-based thermoelectric generators—a niche subfield of wearables.
Researchers are now diving into textile-based thermoelectric generators—a niche subfield of wearables.
The struggle to include more while taking up less space is a major challenge for wearables. Despite that, Samsung is…
The struggle to include more while taking up less space is a major challenge for wearables. Despite that, Samsung is pushing boundaries with the industry's first 5nm processor for wearables.
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…
Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.
Flexible electronics have been a dream for many researchers; however, could the creation of a flexible processor be the…
Flexible electronics have been a dream for many researchers; however, could the creation of a flexible processor be the key to pushing this technology to the next level?
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs…
Recently, energy harvesting technology has become more and more prevalent. What are the basics of it and what new PMICs are making waves?
Supercapacitors can offer high power density and a lifecycle exceeding 1M cycles. Though supercapacitors hold potential…
Supercapacitors can offer high power density and a lifecycle exceeding 1M cycles. Though supercapacitors hold potential in working with or replacing Li-ion technology, what are some recent developments?
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?
With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the…
With its new PMIC, e-peas hopes to enable more performant energy harvesting for IoT devices. But to do so, what are the challenges that come with IoT energy harvesting?