Powering Wearable Electronics with Body Heat
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While batteries are the most popular power source for this new technological mode, constant, passive power from natural sources may hold the key to unlocking wearables’ full potential. One natural energy source is a prime candidate for this task: the heat produced by our bodies.
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Body Heat Can Be the Source of Power for Wearable Devices
Our body heat can power wearable devices.
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Harnessing Body Heat for Energy
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Body Heat Harvesting for Self-Powered Wearable Electronics
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Compliant Flexural Sensors Made by 3D Printing
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Wearable devices powered by body heat? (pictures) - CNET
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Wearable Thermoelectric Generator With Copper Foam as the Heat
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Compliant Flexural Sensors Made by 3D Printing
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PDF) Human body heat for powering wearable devices: From thermal
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Stretchable Micro-Supercapacitors Self-Power Wearable Devices