Cheap, self powered, wireless, disposable health tracker

The University of Tokyo‘s Hiroshi Fuketa has created a flexible, wireless, self-powered, cheap, disposable continuous vital sign monitor.  The armband’s temperature sensor measure body heat under the arm, piezoelectric speaker provides audible feedback, and amorphous silicon solar cells provide  power.  Its organic ink circuits are printed onto a plastic film.  Other sensors could be incorporated to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, or moisture.  A flexible battery could be included to store solar cells to enable the band to work in darkness.

The team claims that the armband is the first with an organic circuit able to produce sound and the ability to incorporate an organic power supply circuit.

Wearable Tech + Digital Health NYC 2015 – June 30 @ New York Academy of Sciences


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