Joseph ShavitMar 28, 2022New stretchable and printable free-form lithium-ion batteriesResearch developed a soft, deformable, and stretchable lithium battery which can be used in wearable devices and printed on clothing.
Joseph ShavitNov 14, 2021Robotic 'smart clothing' contains fibers that monitor and regulate your breathing“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes
Joseph ShavitNov 10, 2021Engineers turn ordinary clothing into biosensorsHuanan Zhang has developed a process that turns clothing fabric into biosensors which measure a muscle's electrical activity as it is worn.
Joseph ShavitSep 1, 2021Flexible carbon nanotube fibers woven into clothing gather accurate EKG, heart rateThere's no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.
Joseph ShavitAug 6, 2021Engineers create first digital fiber with memory, temperature sensors, and trained neural networkMIT researchers have created the first fiber with digital capabilities, able to sense, store, analyze, and infer activity in clothes.