Piezoelectric chin strap generates electricity from chewing

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In a development that could bring new meaning to the term "motor mouth," Canadian researchers have developed a chin strap capable of generating electricity from jaw movements. The team is hopeful that the strap will be able to harvest energy from common actions like eating, chewing and talking to power medical implants and wearable devices. .. Continue Reading Piezoelectric chin strap generates electricity from chewing

Section: Electronics

Tags: Electricity, Energy, Kinetic Energy, Piezoelectric, Power, Wearable

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