Body-wearable medical device

This is a medical device worn on the body, like a sensor or a pump. It uses a flexible, self-sticking patch that molds to your skin. The patch contains electronic circuits printed on a special foil that can stretch by over 20%. A user controls the device with a switch built directly into the patch, made from conductive elements printed on the same stretchy foil.

Why it matters: Since 2019, significant advancements in materials science have made highly stretchable foil substrates and reliable flexible printed circuitry more feasible and cost-effective. This enables better integration of user interfaces directly into body-worn medical patches.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedFlexible stretchable electronics, integrated printed switch

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