Heat and motion-powered wearable electronics for improved health - CES 2015

The video discusses the use of body energy to power wearable devices, focusing on silver nanowires embedded in stretchable materials like PDMS for applications such as hydration and motion monitoring. It highlights four main research areas: energy harvesting, low power electronics, sensors, and integration into stretchable materials. The video also covers the role of NSF funding and industry partnerships in advancing this research.

What is the primary benefit of using body heat and motion to power wearable devices?

• It increases the weight of the device.

• It reduces the need for external batteries.

• It requires frequent charging.

• It limits the device's functionality.

What material is used for creating stretchable electrodes for hydration monitoring?

• Copper wires

• Silver nanowires

• Aluminum sheets

• Gold foil

Which university collaborated on developing a low power system on chip for electrocardiogram monitoring?

• Stanford University

• University of Michigan

• University of California

• Harvard University

What is a key feature of the screen-printed ink used in wearable technology?

• It is non-stretchable.

• It is not washable.

• It can be heat transferred onto fabric.

• It is only available in black.

How does the National Science Foundation support wearable technology research?

• By selling products

• By manufacturing devices

• By offering marketing services

• By providing seed funding