“Wearable” devices for cells

By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Oct. 31, 2024 ~8 min

Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, and hands-free interactions

“MouthIO” is an in-mouth device that users can digitally design and 3D print with integrated sensors and actuators to capture health data and interact with a computer or phone.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Oct. 28, 2024 ~7 min


MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots

These zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Aug. 15, 2024 ~5 min

Researchers return to Arctic to test integrated sensor nodes

The nodes are intended to become part of a widespread sea-ice monitoring network.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
July 31, 2024 ~21 min

Tiny sensor tracks spinal cord neurons in action

"Up until now, the spinal cord has been more or less a black box." A new sensor could help advance spinal cord disease and injury treatment.

Silvia Cernea Clark-Rice • futurity
July 17, 2024 ~5 min

Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants

This tiny, biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the biggest hurdles that prevent the devices from being completely implanted.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
July 2, 2024 ~9 min

Scientists observe record-setting electron mobility in a new crystal film

The newly synthesized material could be the basis for wearable thermoelectric and spintronic devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
July 1, 2024 ~9 min

Real-time health monitor could get power from blood

Researchers have proposed the first-ever device powered by blood, which could help diagnose diseases in remote areas.

Kat Procyk-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
June 25, 2024 ~6 min


Wearable sensor checks health via sweat

A wearable health sensor could someday provide a simple and non-invasive way to track health conditions and diagnose common diseases.

Tina Hilding-Washington State • futurity
June 24, 2024 ~5 min

Researchers leverage shadows to model 3D scenes, including objects blocked from view

This technique could lead to safer autonomous vehicles, more efficient AR/VR headsets, or faster warehouse robots.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
June 18, 2024 ~8 min

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