Materials scientist creates fabric alternative to batteries for wearable devices

[rangerrebew]

Materials scientist creates fabric alternative to batteries for wearable devices

Date:
    November 8, 2018
Source:
    University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Summary:
    A major factor holding back development of wearable biosensors for health monitoring is the lack of a lightweight, long-lasting power supply. Now scientists report that they have developed a method for making a charge-storing system that is easily integrated into clothing for 'embroidering a charge-storing pattern onto any garment.'

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108164257.htm

[Skeptic]

This works with uniformed people but not with regular civilians that like to change their clothes. You couldn't use this as a reliable power source for people that use machines to stay alive or monitor health.

[Sanguine]

This works with uniformed people but not with regular civilians that like to change their clothes. You couldn't use this as a reliable power source for people that use machines to stay alive or monitor health.

No, but it's a start.