Wearable Flexible Electronics
Rapidly prototype wearable electronics with flexible substrates
Wearables refer to electronic devices worn on the body, implanted within the body, or even tattooed on the skin. This includes footwear, bodywear, wristwear, eyewear, headwear, microchip implants, and even injectable smart tattoos [1].
While not all wearables are inherently flexible, they constitute a significant proportion of flexible electronics. These devices incorporate components like flexible screens, flexible batteries, and flexible integrated circuits — they conform to body movements without causing discomfort or losing electrical conductivity.
- Healthcare
- Fitness and sports
- Military defense
- Education and training
- Stretchable conductive inks
- Stretchable dielectric inks
- Stretchable semiconductor inks
- Polymers
- Fabric
- Skin
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Printing Silver Conductive Ink on Cotton Fabric
This project demonstrated how we used NOVA to print stretchable silver conductive ink directly onto cotton fabric to create a functional heated mitten.
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Frequently asked questions
How does temperature sensitivity affect the performance of flexible wearable electronics?
What kinds of wearable devices are being developed today using flexible electronics?
How do researchers prototype wearable electronics without relying on traditional manufacturing methods?
