Wearable technology includes smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart clothing and medical sensors worn on the body. Engineers work on flexible electronics, small batteries and sensors that can be worn all day. These stories cover new wearables and what they measure.
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A new purple radiative cooling fabric reflects 88% of sunlight and stays cooler than white cotton, challenging assumptions about colour and heat.
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Cellulose hydrogel wearable sensors made from cotton pulp kept detecting motion at -25°C for 168 hours, enabling cold-weather flexible electronics.
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Engineers at UT Austin created a water harvesting jacket that produces up to 900ml of drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture using…
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MIT engineers have developed an ultrasound wearable pacemaker sticker that corrects heart arrhythmias without surgery, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.
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Engineers at the University of Missouri have developed an innovative wearable heart monitor inspired by starfish biology.
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A new research study led by UWE Bristol and the University of Southampton has developed a sustainable approach for biodegradable wearable electronic textiles, known as "e-textiles", with a lower environmental footprint.
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Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed an innovative electronic finger wrap that can continuously monitor vital chemical levels, including glucose, vitamin C, and medications.
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On Monday, Japanese electronic parts maker TDK announced a significant material advancement for small solid-state batteries.
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Researchers at MIT have developed a new ultrasound patch that overcomes traditional barriers in ultrasound tech and brings medical imaging out of the lab and into patients' daily lives.
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In a world where technology constantly evolves, a team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has made a groundbreaking leap in wearable technology.
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Health
Sweat: it's more than just a sign of an intense workout or an uncomfortably hot day.
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Cambridge researchers have developed a groundbreaking smart fabric that can be woven on industrial looms, making flexible electronics more affordable and accessible…
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