Hardware Podcasts

121. Power Up Your Wearable Devices with Blood Sugar!

The Next Byte Podcast · 9 May 2023 · 15m

What this episode covers

Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss a breakthrough from ETH Zurich researchers, led by Dr. Martin, who have developed an implantable, self-powering insulin pump for Type 1 diabetes. The system uses a metabolic biofuel cell to convert excess blood glucose into electricity, which then activates synthetic beta cells to produce insulin, creating a closed-loop, biomimetic regulatory system. The hosts highlight the potential to eliminate the need for external battery replacements in current medical devices.

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makers and hobbyists

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ETH Zurich, Mouser Electronics
Products
Apple Watch, Whoop
Also
Dr. Martin

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