Scientists in China have developed a small, flexible device that can convert heat emitted from human skin to electrical power.
In their research, presented April 29 in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, the team showed that the device could power an LED light in real time when worn on a wristband.
The findings suggest that body temperature could someday power wearable electronics such as fitness trackers. [Read more…] about Small generator captures heat given off by skin to power wearable devices
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