Object Parasites (Sustainable Smart Parasites)
Battery-free biodegradable skin patch for on-demand physiological monitoring via NFC energy harvesting. Developed by Design Friction Lab × Sensing Technologies Lab at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Fully printed electronics architecture on biodegradable carrier membrane with capacitive sensors and RFID communication. Activated by mobile phone gesture, transmits real-time data wirelessly. TRL 5 research prototype addressing e-waste and sustainability in wearable bioelectronics. Zero battery waste, complete biodegradability, low carbon manufacturing.
Caratteristiche principali
- Battery-free operation (NFC-powered)
- Biodegradable skin patch
- On-demand physiological data
- Mobile phone activated
- Real-time data transmission
- Fully printed electronics
- Conformal to human body
Come funziona
Biodegradable carrier membrane with fully printed electronics including conductive traces, interdigital capacitive sensors with functionalized polymer films, and miniature RFID chip with printed coil antenna. Activated by NFC tap from mobile phone, harvests wireless energy to power sensors and transmit physiological data to designated app. Compatible with spray deposition and 3D conformal printing for body-integrated designs.
Impatto sulla sostenibilità
Addresses sustainability crisis in wearable electronics: zero battery waste, complete biodegradability, low carbon manufacturing. Eliminates e-waste accumulation from disposable health monitors. Enables accessible point-of-care diagnostics in clinical and athletic settings.
Ente capofila: Design Friction Lab × Sensing Technologies Lab, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano