Flexible displays embedded into wearable devices need to withstand being worn for long periods of time, usually at times of vigorous activity, without being a drain on precious power resources, writes Caroline Hayes
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Putting your best foot forward
An emerging group of wearable devices moves from the wrist, or around the neck, to feet, and is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 57 per cent in the next five years, writes Caroline Hayes.
Editors Blog – An emotional attachment!
Described as a breakthrough, not just for gaming but for neurological research, imec and Holst Centre have created an EEG headset to detect the wearer’s emotion
Healthcare becomes stretched – in a good way
Stretchable electronics could revolutionise healthcare and fitness, as sensors and monitors can be integrated instead of ‘tacked’ on to clothing, or applied directly to the skin, for convenience and comfort. By Caroline Hayes
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