Search results for wearable electronics

Materials Science Nov 16, 2018

Harnessing body heat to power electronic devices

If thermoelectric materials can convert low-grade heat into electricity, we may never need to charge wearable technology at home again.

General Physics May 10, 2017

Research from Samsung explores the possibilities of using everyday movement to support motion-powered TENG devices

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are small devices that convert movement into electricity, and might just be what bring us into an era of energy-harvesting clothes and implants. But could TENGs, even theoretically, give ...

Engineering Mar 22, 2017

'Lab-on-a-glove' could bring nerve-agent detection to a wearer's fingertips

There's a reason why farmers wear protective gear when applying organophosphate pesticides. The substances are very effective at getting rid of unwanted bugs, but they can also make people sick. Related compounds—organophosphate ...

Nanophysics Jul 29, 2016

Research team develops ultrathin, transparent oxide thin-film transistors for wearable display

With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, strong demand has grown for wearable and transparent displays that can be applied to various fields such as augmented reality (AR) and skin-like thin flexible devices. ...

Engineering Dec 28, 2015

Resin film for stretchable electronics

Panasonic Corporation announced today that the company has developed a soft, flexible, and stretchable polymer resin film using its proprietary stretchable resin technology. The Company will also provide a transparent electrode ...

Consumer & Gadgets Jan 5, 2015

Electronics show a window into the 'Internet of Me'

New technology is getting more personal. So personal, it is moving to connect and analyze our movements, our health, our brains and our everyday devices. Welcome to the so-called Internet of Me.

Consumer & Gadgets Jan 10, 2014

Wearable tech sees all, so choose what you want to share

This week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has offered up a veritable smörgåsbord of wearable technology. We've seen devices of all kinds to tempt us into this new age. So now is the time to decide what you want ...

Consumer & Gadgets Jun 3, 2013

Spotlight on wearable tech at Asia's biggest IT fair

Wearable computing, the next great frontier in consumer electronics, is expected to draw crowds to Taipei's Computex trade fair this week as interest in the nascent technology surges.

Consumer & Gadgets Sep 6, 2016

Fitbit leads wearables, Apple Watch sales slip: survey

Fitbit extended its lead in the market for connected wearables in the second quarter amid a sharp drop in Apple Watch sales, a survey showed Tuesday.

Hi Tech & Innovation Nov 12, 2014

Pentagon moves to integrate technology with wearable equipment

The Department of Defense wants to give airmen and soldiers an advantage in combat by integrating technology with lightweight wearable equipment.

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