Battery-free smart home sensors developed using metal tags
22 April, 2026 by Joshua Stewart, Georgia Institute of TechnologyResearchers at Georgia Tech have developed battery-free ultrasonic sensors that use passive tags to capture environmental data.
Ultrasound wristband enables precise robotic hand control
15 April, 2026 by Jennifer Chu, MIT NewsBy moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or they can manipulate objects in a virtual environment.
Würth Elektronik WSEN-PDMS differential pressure sensor
19 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe WSEN-PDMS differential pressure sensor is compatible with a range of microcontrollers and embedded systems, delivering fully calibrated differential-pressure data.
Ultra-thin fibre microphone monitors power grid systems
11 February, 2026Immune to extreme heat and high voltage, the new device could listen for problems inside high-voltage transformers, detecting early signs of failure before power outages occur.
Fingertip bandage brings texture to touchscreens
27 November, 2025 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern UniversityResearchers have developed a haptic device that enables wearers to feel virtual textures and patterns on smooth surfaces.
AI-powered wearable turns gestures into robot commands
20 November, 2025 by Liezel Labios, UC San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringA new wearable system uses stretchable electronics and artificial intelligence to interpret human gestures with high accuracy in high-motion environments.
Sweat sensor sticker monitors vitamin C in real time
13 November, 2025 by Liezel Labios, University of California San DiegoResearchers have developed a battery-free electronic sticker designed to monitor vitamin C levels through fingertip sweat.
Graphene-based solar cells power temperature sensors
13 November, 2025 by University of ArkansasResearchers have demonstrated the ultra-low-power temperature sensors powered by graphene-based solar cells, overcoming challenges in energy autonomy and sensor longevity.
3D-printed diamond device powers medical implants
02 October, 2025Researchers from RMIT University have developed a 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue.
Flexible optical sensor detects pressure and location
01 October, 2025Researchers have developed a multi-channel optical sensor that is capable of detecting both the strength and precise location of pressure.
Wearable sensor monitors sweat in real time
04 September, 2025 by Ashley WennersHerron, Penn State UniversityResearchers have developed a non-invasive, wearable sensor that can identify and track lactate in low-perspiration conditions.
DNA-inspired design enhances flexible fibre sensors
05 May, 2025Drawing inspiration from the double helix of DNA, researchers have created a durable fibre sensor for the next generation of wearable devices.
'Pain-on-a-chip' device identifies chronic pain types
10 April, 2025 by Monash UniversityScientists have revealed a microfluidic device nicknamed 'pain-on-a-chip' that can distinguish between different types of chronic pain.
Tiny, soft robot flexes its potential as a life saver
10 April, 2025Researchers have developed tiny, soft and flexible robots by integrating flexible electronics with magnetically controlled motion.
Novel biosensor increases element extraction efficiency
24 February, 2025 by Rod Chester, Queensland University of TechnologyBiologists have developed a novel biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and could be modified for several additional applications.
