A tiny battery built into smart contact lenses produces its own power through eye blinking, relying on tears and oxygen to power its cells.
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Motion capture in clinics: From Hollywood to healthcare
The Hollywood technology that brings impossible creations to life onscreen could bring better, fairer care to patients around the world.
A robotic arm modeled after the human shoulder
Using soft materials, researchers have developed a robot arm that mimics the rotational movement and structure of the shoulder.
Circadian rhythm in cognitive and physical health
The growing field of circadian biology is advancing our understanding of rhythms and represents a model of balance to help inform medicine.
Science in pictures
Dehumidifying pendants, the origins of olfactory neurons, microspectrometers, and transforming cancer agents.
Making stickier tape
A new surface treatment enhances the adhesion of double-sided tape to make stickier tapes for soft electronics.
Smart knitted garments monitor the heart
Wearable devices for health monitoring don’t have to be limited to just smart watches and fitness trackers.
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.
Holograms that can interact with the real world
Researchers create a holographic system which users can freely and physically touch without the need for any intermediary devices.
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