Light-Emitting Tattoo Engineered for the First Time
The technology, which uses organic light-emitting diodes, is applied in the same way as water transfer tattoos
wearable technology
Rapid, Reliable On-Site Drug Detection Using Wearable Sensor
Researchers in Korea develop an optical sensor material for drug detection in sweat
Engineers Create Threads That Sense How and When You Move
The thread sensors can be attached to skin to measure movement in real time, with potential implications for tracking health and performance
This Novel Film Evaporates Sweat Six Times Faster Than Current Options
Promising applications include underarm pads, insoles, and shoe linings; moisture harvested could also power small wearable electronics
Team Develops Wearable Sensor to Help People with IBD
Researchers' device tracks biomarkers in sweat, may indicate flare-ups
An Improved Wearable, Stretchable Gas Sensor Using Nanocomposites
The sensor combines a newly developed laser-induced graphene foam material with a unique form of molybdenum disulfide and reduced-graphene oxide nanocomposites
'Drawn-On-Skin' Electronics Offer Breakthrough in Wearable Monitors
New electronics platform provides better data for personalized care
Flexible Material Shows Potential for Use in Fabrics to Heat, Cool
A new North Carolina State University study finds that a carbon nanotube film has a combination of properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-gen smart fabrics
Wearable Devices Offer Continuous Monitoring for COVID-19
Sticker-like medical wearables stream symptom data to physicians
Novel Material Could Mean Damage-Proof, Flexible Screens
Researchers create a new stretchable, self-healing, and illuminating electronic material for wearables and soft robots