Sensors offer unique opportunities—and some come with inherent challenges. For instance, self-powered functionality and high sensitivity also come with challenges such as material brittleness and environmental limitations. A team of researchers led by Professor Hanjun Ryu from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, has introduced new manufacturing strategies to overcome these limitations. Here, researchers took a closer look at manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors. The objective was to improve self-powering capabilities, sensitivity, and flexibility. The research examined material properties, fabrication processes, and device designs to overcome challenges. Here is how this can help: Overcome brittleness in piezoelectric materials. Address environmental sensitivity in triboelectric sensors. Develop durable, high-output sensors. Demonstrate the effectiveness of hybrid materials and nanostructures. Maintain flexibility and environmental resilience. In the future, we will continue to see the rise of new technologies such as sensors. We can also expect the technology to integrate with AI (artificial intelligence) for better data…

Sleep apnea is very common—more common than we know. The numbers paint an interesting story. Roughly 80 million U.S. adults and 10 million U.S. children suffer from obstructive sleep apnea—and approximately 85% of them are undiagnosed and untreated. The challenge is a sleep study can be costly and time intensive. But now, technology can help. Roughly 30-50% of consumers are now embracing at-home diagnostics self-monitoring tools. One example is Vivos, which offers VivoScore. The Bluetooth-enabled finger ring and home sleep testing technology is FDA-cleared for patients as young as two years old. Here is how this can help: Eliminates the need for overnight lab visits. Offers clinical-grade diagnostics at a fraction of the cost. Connections for sleep, test reads, diagnostics, and telemedicine consultations help patients receive accurate results and professional medical insights from their homes. Looking to the future, we are going to see new technologies continue to emerge in the medical field. In the case of sleep apnea, new technologies will be able to help diagnose patients and make them more aware of their condition, helping reduce that 85% of people who are…

Some of the best innovations often come out of the work and research done at universities. Such is the case with a recent demonstration at a university that aims to convert radio frequencies into usable electricity. Let’s take a look. The University of Kashmir recently demonstrated new wireless energy harvesting technology, which offers an innovative way to power devices and charge batteries without the need for physical connections—and it aims to solve an age-old problem. In the past, methods using lasers, microwaves, or infrared light have often come with limitations, such as requiring a direct line of sight between transmitter and receiver or limited to point-to-point energy transmission. Here’s how the new technology works. The INFRGY system avoids these hurdles by using benign RF technology to offer a more versatile, efficient, and safe method of wireless power delivery. The RF technology is not adversely affected by obstacles, does not require physical contact, and can power multiple devices simultaneously. Here is how this can help: Scalable, efficient, and offers a way to power devices without the need for precise alignment or physical contact. Charge devices without ever having to plug them in or position them on a charging pad. Power the IoT (Internet of Things) devices, smart homes, and industrial equipment. While the concept for this wireless power transfer system began at the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Kashmir, Zakura Campus, the opportunities are far reaching. In the future, we will continue to see wireless technology…