Accelerometers

Spanning less than one millimeter across, a new accelerometer from mCube (San Jose, CA) offers new potential to wearable monitors, especially if paired with energy harvesting technology that would take the place of a battery. According to mCube’s CEO: ““You could put them in your golf shirt and pants, so immediately after you swing you can get an analysis on your smart phone.”  MORE 

Image Credit: mCube and TechnologyReview.com