CSAIL's Conduct-A-Bot system uses muscle signals to cue a drone’s movement, enabling more natural human-robot communication.

Lightweight, flexible materials can be used to make health-monitoring wearable devices, but powering the devices is a challenge. Using fuel cells instead of batteries could make the difference.

If you've ever had a mammogram or an MRI you know how uncomfortable the tests can be. New stretchable, wearable RF coils could change that.

Threading tellurium atomic chains through boron nitride nanotubes shows promise for future wearable technology.

The AuraRing system can track hand movements and the user's finger, which could allow finer control over games, smartphones, VR, and more.

A watch-sized monitor that uses sweat to monitor body chemistry could help improve athletes' performance and protect them from injury.

A flexible power harvester can use a person's body heat energy to juice up wearable devices so they never need a battery recharge.

A new on-skin "wearable air conditioning" device could keep you cool while also monitoring blood pressure, heart activity, and skin hydration.

"We want to provide a reliable, patient-friendly and affordable way to treat the millions of people with swallowing disorders."

Activity trackers can be a great motivator for older folks moving, but connection, rather than competition, is key for them to stick with it.