'Smart material' chin strap harvests energy from chewing
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 05:04
in Physics & Chemistry
A chin strap that can harvest energy from jaw movements has been created by a group of researchers in Canada. It is hoped that the device can generate electricity from eating, chewing and talking, and power a number of small-scale implantable or wearable electronic devices, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, electronic hearing protectors and communication devices.