Wearable Technology

Neuralink is developing an invasive neural interface with applications including brain-computer interfaces.

Since the conception of flexible battery technologies, suppliers have searched for strong application markets for their products. In the last five years, niches have finally begun to materialize, though the specific use case depends on battery technology.

IDTechEx expects the printed and flexible sensor market to reach US$960 million by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. Being connected to infrastructure systems or partnering with suppliers and distributors will help printed sensors take off, alongside their ability to be available at scale, robust, and have long product lifetimes.

Arieca creates thermal materials based on a liquid metal embedded elastomer formulation with potential for specific applications including the semiconductor market.

Artinis Medical Systems have developed near-infrared spectroscopy products for brain and muscle imaging.

VR goggles for interactive physio sessions and the use of online platforms for remote consultations contribute to new decentralized healthcare innovations. IDTechEx's portfolio of healthcare reports explores new approaches, from remote patient monitoring to the use of AI in drug discovery.

.lumen (also styled as dotLumen) is developing software and hardware for "pedestrian autonomous driving". The company's first product is a haptics and audio-enabled headset which is designed to give full mobility to the blind and visually impaired. The early-stage firm is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

General Vibration Corporation is a US-based technology development and IP licensing company working in the field of vibrational technologies, particularly haptics. A significant focus is on the phase-based synchronization of haptic actuators for more responsive and efficient actuation than single actuator solutions.

Wednesday 3 July 2024 - Introduction to the broad family of conductive inks; Status and outlook for the dominant conductive ink type, silver flake-based ink, including an assessment of current demand and a ten-year forecast; Overview of emerging applications; Critical assessment of the outlook for non-silver inks such as stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks.

AMOGreentech is a subsidiary of AMOTech, a Korean electronics manufacturer. AMOGreentech focuses on the development of nano-technology for use in many different applications and product forms. This update focuses on AMOGreentech's contributions to flexible batteries and wearables.

Softmatter is the wearables technology branch of Sri-Lankan apparel giant MAS Holdings. It focuses on the development of e-textiles and wearable technology. This update includes background information about Softmatter, focusing on the specifications of its flexible battery.

This webinar, filmed in September 2023, looks at the projected growth of AI at the edge, and how individual markets are to develop with increased AI adoption. In particular, close scrutiny is given to the ways in which AI is poised to transform the home and factory settings, as autonomy and interconnectivity increases across devices.

LiBEST is a Korean startup founded in 2017 by a student entrepreneur. It develops and manufactures flexible lithium-ion batteries for use in wearables, especially XR related wearables. This update includes LiBEST's contributions to recent CES events.

The conductive inks market will grow to exceed US$6.5 billion by 2034 but remains a highly segmented industry, underpinning both photovoltaics and the emerging field of printed electronics. Taking stock of the different outlooks for the myriad of conductive ink types and the various application areas is a complex task. IDTechEx has tackled this problem by assessing the market for different conductive ink types across 15 application areas and providing granular ten-year market forecasts.

Actronika SAS is a Parisian developer of haptic products. Its Skinetic haptic vest delivers a range of sensations, from raindrops to gunshots, using 20 voice coil actuators.

This premium article will introduce electroencephalography (EEG) and related innovations in dry electrode technology.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Conductive Inks Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Applications, Players"

Ensurge Micropower ASA is a Norwegian startup with facilities in San Jose, California. It produces solid-state lithium microbatteries for use in IoT, wearables and healthcare. IDTechEx interviewed CEO Lars Eikland.

The modern world depends heavily on GPS satellites to navigate, but too often, access to them is lost or even jammed. This creates a significant risk to safety in multiple industries — especially aerospace, but also automotive and consumer electronics. Following the world's first successful flight demonstration of quantum navigation technology in May 2024 by BAE, QinetiQ, and Infleqtion, this article outlines the power of quantum sensors.