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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.

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.

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.

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?

With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user…

With a massive increase in wearable technology, engineers and designers rely on haptics to deliver the best user experience possible. Boréas Technologies aims to do just that.

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.

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more…

Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.

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?