A battery-free wearable device wirelessly monitors health using body heat for continuous power.
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Low-cost contact lenses to tackle color blindness
Scientists used 3D printing and an inexpensive ink to make colored contact lenses that could improve color distinction in color-blind people.
Snapping metacaps propel soft robot design
An innovative design allows for sensitive soft robots that can navigate difficult tasks and environments without bulky sensors.
Designing “fluid brains” to take the edge off soft robots
Rigid elements are holding soft robots back from their full potential, and new research suggests swapping in fluid-based systems.
Energy generated in the blink of an eye
A tiny battery built into smart contact lenses produces its own power through eye blinking, relying on tears and oxygen to power its cells.
A skin-like optical sensor
External strain can be detected by the wavelength and intensity of this sensor’s light signal for improved detection and resistance to interference.
Madhu Bhaskaran: “As an engineer, you will always have to find a solution to problems in the world”
Professor Madhu Bhaskaran creates devices to assess the biometrics of the human body and helps patients feel again.
What are the ethical considerations for wearable technology?
Wearable devices and gadgets have surged in popularity, but researchers say that current ethical frameworks need to catch up with research to protect study participants.
Smart textiles that teach
A fabric-based haptic sleeve controls drone flight through arm movement and helps train users by applying corrective forces to body joints.
Pooi See Lee: “Focus on creativity and teamwork to make an impact”
The Singapore-based materials scientist on her love for science, promoting gender equality in STEM, and how innovations in materials can propel advances in healthcare.
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