Flexible Piezoelectric Powered Wearables for Diagnostics
Patching Up Your Health
Tags: Osaka University, Japan, Consumer Goods & Services, Energy & Environment
Osaka University and JOANNEUM RESEARCH have developed ultrathin e-health patches that monitor pulse and blood pressure, powered by harvested biomechanical energy. These self-sufficient patches use piezoelectric nanogenerators to convert motion into electricity, eliminating the need for batteries. They are designed to be flexible and barely perceptible on the skin, promising for continuous health monitoring. Applications include lifestyle disease screening and daily health tracking, enhancing wearable technology's convenience and efficiency. This innovation paves the way for autonomous health sensors and battery-less wearables.
IP Type or Form Factor: Device; Material
TRL: 5 - prototype ready for testing in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Wearables; Energy Harvesting & Capture
