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Medical devices powered by the ear itself
Medical devices powered by the ear itself
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http://www.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/biol ... +-+News%29
Synopsis: the cochlear contains a biological battery that can be tapped to power low-power devices without impairing hearing.
It's cool, but it's limited. Even so, it's the first step to implanted computers and sensory/commo gear.
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Medical devices powered by the ear itself - by Stephen Mann - 11-13-2012, 06:36 PM

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