PCBs have been foundational in electronics, but their rigid nature limits their use in flexible designs. Panasonic's recent development of the Copper Clad Stretch aims to address these limitations. This article explores the challenges PCBs face in flexible ele...
By Robin Mitchell | 04-10-2023
Soft and stretchable electronic devices have gathered a lot of interest in recent years, primarily as tools for biomedical diagnoses and in the study of biological systems. This is because these devices can interface effectively with the human body and other b...
By Liam Critchley | 25-09-2023
Recently, researchers from MIT demonstrated a wearable ultrasonic imaging device capable of imaging breast tissue, raising hopes that breast cancer may be more easily detected by individuals at home. What challenges does breast cancer introduce, what did the r...
By Robin Mitchell | 18-08-2023
As technology advances, the integration of electronic devices with biological systems is becoming a frontier in medical innovation. Wearable devices that can monitor, sense, and even administer therapies are no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality. Th...
By Liam Critchley | 14-08-2023
Recognising the challenges faced by motorcycle users, BWM recently announced the launch of their ConnectedRide Smartglasses, providing users with a heads-up display for both speed and directions. What challenges do motorcycle riders face, what will the smartgl...
By Robin Mitchell | 17-07-2023
As smartwatches continue to increase in popularity, researchers are looking at how they can be used to improve the health and well-being of their users. Now, researchers from the UK have determined that smartwatches could be used to detect Parkinson’s seven ye...
By Robin Mitchell | 06-07-2023
Recently, researchers from the University of California published their findings on a newly developed device capable of monitoring critical heart functions via ultrasound. What challenges do previous ultrasonic devices face, what did the researchers develop, a...
By Robin Mitchell | 05-06-2023
Researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking stretchable OLED display that can be effortlessly curved around a wrist, folded in various directions, and wrapped around objects like a steering wheel. This article will explore the challenges faced by flexi...
By Robin Mitchell | 24-04-2023
Researchers from ETH Zurich have made significant progress in the field of wearable electronics by developing a new textile sensor with greater sensitivity for detecting strain. This breakthrough was made possible by taking advantage of flexible technologies,...
By Robin Mitchell | 28-03-2023
Perovskite solar cells have been gaining a lot of interest in recent years and are seen as one of the front-running technologies that could displace traditional silicon-based solar cell architectures. Perovskite solar cells are being developed in many forms, f...
By Liam Critchley | 21-03-2023
Recently, researchers from the University of Utah have published a paper outlining how some wearable tech can be dangerous to those with implanted cardiac devices. The study found that wearable devices measuring bioimpedance can cause confusion in implanted ca...
By Robin Mitchell | 07-03-2023
Recently, medical researchers from Northwestern University have developed a wearable vocal sensor device that can detect vocal fatigue, a condition that can lead to long-term vocal damage if left unchecked. The device is capable of measuring changes in speech...
By Robin Mitchell | 02-03-2023
The smoking of substances such as tobacco presents numerous dangers to one's medical health, including an increased risk of cancer and exposure to carcinogens. Quitting smoking can be difficult, especially for those who are addicted to nicotine or the habit it...
By Robin Mitchell | 23-02-2023
A UK patient received an implantable heart sensor to monitor their condition, detecting heart failure and preventing attacks and death. The sensor is implanted in a vein, inflating a balloon to hold it in place. The patient wears a wireless charging belt to po...
By Robin Mitchell | 22-02-2023