tag: wearables

In-Depth Study of Low-Power MCUs For Wearables (EPFL)
By Technical Paper Link - 28 Dec, 2024 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Enabling Efficient Wearables: An Analysis of Low-Power Microcontrollers for Biomedical Applications" was published by researchers at EPFL. Abstract "Breakthroughs in ultra-low-power chip technology are transforming biomedical wearables, making it possible to monitor patients in real time with devices operating on mere {\mu}W. Although many studies have examined... » read more

Research Bits: Dec. 16
By Jesse Allen - 16 Dec, 2024 - Comments: 0

Soft liquid metal vias Researchers from Virginia Tech and University of Pennsylvania found a way to create soft, flexible electric connections through circuit layers. The method could be used for soft robotics and wearable devices. The technique uses liquid metal microdroplets to create a stair-like structure that forms soft vias and planar interconnects through and across circuit layers wi... » read more

Research Bits: Nov. 19
By Jesse Allen - 19 Nov, 2024 - Comments: 0

Starchy nanocomposite films Researchers from Queen Mary University of London created biodegradable, flexible, and electrically conductive nanocomposite films made using potato starch instead of petroleum-based materials. The starch-based films decompose within a month when buried in soil. In addition to starch, the nanocomposite films contain the conductive 2D material MXene. Adjusting the ... » read more

Redefining Hearing Aids With DSPs
By Vinod Khera - 07 Nov, 2024 - Comments: 0

Hearing is one of the most essential senses for engaging with the world. It enables us to converse, appreciate music, and remain alert to our surroundings. Hearing loss is a prevalent issue affecting millions of individuals globally and disconnecting them from a world where sound is vital to others and the environment. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 5% of the global popul... » read more

Big Future In A Small Space: Wireless SoCs Enable Wearable Medical And Wellness Devices To Realize Their Potential
By David Renno - 02 Jul, 2024 - Comments: 0

By David Renno, David Armour, Melissa Hu, and Sezgi Koukourakis The technology of personal medical monitoring is changing incredibly fast. As little as ten years ago, the normal way that a patient would keep track of general health indicators, such as heart rate and blood pressure, or specific indicators such as blood glucose, was through an invasive medical procedure such as a blood test. S... » read more

Imperceptible, Lightweight Sensors Directly Printed on Biological Surfaces
By Technical Paper Link - 28 May, 2024 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Imperceptible augmentation of living systems with organic bioelectronic fibres" was published by researchers at University of Cambridge and University of Macau. Abstract "The functional and sensory augmentation of living structures, such as human skin and plant epidermis, with electronics can be used to create platforms for health management and environmental m... » read more

Research Bits: Apr. 2
By Jesse Allen - 02 Apr, 2024 - Comments: 0

Stretchy, sensitive circuits Researchers from Stanford University developed skin-like, stretchable integrated circuits capable of driving a micro-LED screen with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and detecting a braille array that is more sensitive than human fingertips. The stretchable transistors are made from semiconducting carbon nanotubes sandwiched between soft elastic electronic materials. The... » read more

Research Bits: September 11
By Jesse Allen - 11 Sep, 2023 - Comments: 0

Combining digital and analog Researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) propose integrating 2D semiconductors with ferroelectric materials for joint digital and analog information processing, which could improve energy efficiency and support new functionality. The device uses a 2D negative-capacitance tungsten diselenide/tin diselenide tunnel FET (TFET), which consu... » read more

Addressing The Challenge Of Metallization In Highly Integrated (3D) Stretchable Electronics
By Technical Paper Link - 27 Jun, 2023 - Comments: 0

A technical paper titled “Scalable electrodeposition of liquid metal from an acetonitrile-based electrolyte for highly-integrated stretchable electronics” was published by researchers at KU Leuven. Abstract: "For the advancement of highly-integrated stretchable electronics, the development of scalable sub-micrometer conductor patterning is required. Eutectic gallium indium EGaIn is an att... » read more

Smelling The Metaverse Via Wearable Wireless Interfaces
By Technical Paper Link - 09 May, 2023 - Comments: 0

A new technical paper titled "Soft, miniaturized, wireless olfactory interface for virtual reality" was published by researchers at  City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Science Park, Beihang University, and others. Abstract "Recent advances in virtual reality (VR) technologies accelerate the creation of a flawless 3D virtual world to provide frontier social platform for human. Equall... » read more

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