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Researchers atFuture Interfaces Grouphave found a way to deliver power to wearable devices through the human body.
For example, having a transmitter on the forearm with a receiver on the wrist netted higher microwatts.
Skin in the game
The benefits of Power-over-Skin are several.
One mentioned in the research paper is a slimline medical patch that monitors health metrics.
Because theres no battery to replace, it could, in theory, stay on a patient indefinitely.
As the technology develops, refinements should lead to greater efficiency in power delivery.
According to the research, no participants encountered discomfort or pain during testing.
