University at Buffalo (UB)
Published February 16, 2018 This content is archived.
An article in Forbes about new developments in wearable technology reports that a collaborative effort by UB and the Chinese Academy of Science has resulted in the development of a wearable metallic tab that is able to pick up on body movements and generate electricity, enabling wearers to convert everyday energy expenditure into power for their smart devices.
The story quotes lead author Qiaoqiang Gan, associate professor of electrical engineering, in the published study. "No one likes being tethered to a power outlet or lugging around a portable charger. The human body is an abundant source of energy. We thought: 'Why not harness it to produce our own power?'"
Read the story here.