Forget chargers! Scientists develop a device that generates electricity from your BODY

Published February 12, 2018 This content is archived.

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An article in England’s Mirror reports on UB research that suggests electronic devices could be powered by a small metallic tab that would generate electricity through bending a finger or other simple movements, and quotes Qiaoqiang Gan, associate professor of electrical engineering.

“No one likes being tethered to a power outlet or lugging around a portable charger,” Gan said. “The human body is an abundant source of energy, so why not harness it to produce our own power?”

The article appeared in more than 125 news outlets around the world, including MSN in the UK, South Africa, Singapore and Ireland; Yahoo in Canada and the UK;  New Electronics; Electronics 360; Tech Explorist; Science Daily; and R&D Magazine.

Read the story here.