When you've got a fever and the only prescription is... regular medicine, a wearable from the University of Tokyo could help. Researchers developed a flexible, printable, autonomous armband that notifies doctors when you have a fever or erratic heartbeat using organic silicon electronics, solar cells and a piezoelectric speaker. It's also cheap enough that it can be disposed of following patient usage. The team says it's the first printable organic circuit that can run on dim room light and produce sound, and figures it could also be adapted to provide continuous feedback on your vital signs, too. No plans for a cowbell synth chip, however.
Filed under: Wearables
Via: Physorg
Source: EurekaAlert
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