With this device, bending your finger generates power

An article in Futurity 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,” said Gan. “The human body is an abundant source of energy, so why not harness it to produce our own power?”

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