Scientists in Japan and Austria have created a self-charging patch
The ultra-thin patch without external power sources was created by a team of Japanese and Austrian scientists. The invention is responsible for monitoring the pulse and pressure of a person, write “Nation News” with reference to an article in the journal Nature Communications .
The development is equipped with built-in piezoelectric nanogenerators. Their food is carried out due to the movements that a person makes during the day. According to the developers, multi-layer plasters are able to collect up to 200 millijoules of energy per day. This is achieved by placing a patch over the knee or elbow bend, according to researchers at Osaka University and Joanneum Research.
The work of Japanese and Austrian scientists in the future may give impetus to the development of new autonomous health sensors.
Earlier, American scientists have developed an implant that allows people after an ischemic stroke to restore hand mobility. A device called “Vivistim” is attached to the neck, where it is placed under anesthesia through a small incision, according to The Lancet.
