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The smart insole combines solar power, pressure sensors, and AI to catch early signs of conditions from plantar fasciitis…

The smart insole combines solar power, pressure sensors, and AI to catch early signs of conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson’s disease.

TDK developed the new material for its rechargeable solid-state battery, supporting an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L—100…

TDK developed the new material for its rechargeable solid-state battery, supporting an energy density of 1,000 Wh/L—100 times more energy density than TDK’s current production variants.

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and…

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for battery-powered devices and systems.

Emerging from stealth mode, HaiLa believes they can enable a future of IoT nodes without batteries.

Emerging from stealth mode, HaiLa believes they can enable a future of IoT nodes without batteries.

Gwangju Institute researchers have developed a thin, lightweight, and flexible TEG that makes use of zebra-like stripes…

Gwangju Institute researchers have developed a thin, lightweight, and flexible TEG that makes use of zebra-like stripes to generate electric energy.

Offering compact packaging, BLE functions, and more, today’s power management integrated circuits (PMICs) are meeting…

Offering compact packaging, BLE functions, and more, today’s power management integrated circuits (PMICs) are meeting the technology needs of a variety of system designs.

The Internet of Things isn't just useful for remotely locking your doors or turning off a light. Connected devices may…

The Internet of Things isn't just useful for remotely locking your doors or turning off a light. Connected devices may now play a role in saving wildlife.

With a recent funding round, Dracula plans to advance the "world's first shaped organic photovoltaic cells."

With a recent funding round, Dracula plans to advance the "world's first shaped organic photovoltaic cells."

The company unlocks higher performance, and lowers component count integrating two GaN FETs onto a single IC.

The company unlocks higher performance, and lowers component count integrating two GaN FETs onto a single IC.

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.

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.

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using…

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using metamaterials to create a new type of "rectenna."

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.