An eye for wearable tech

2020-02-19T13:18:00

Smart contact lens can be charged up wirelessly while it’s worn

Source: Screenshot from a video by © Jihun Park et al/Science/AAAS https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay0764

The smart contact lens equipped with a rechargeable supercapacitor that won’t interfer with vision

Scientists have developed a smart contact lens with a rechargeable supercapacitor power source that can be charged up wirelessly. Show students how this technology works, it’s possible applications and inspire their love of science and technology.

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