Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally − new research
- Written by Pengju Li, Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Scientists have designed a solar panel-like pacemaker that can precisely control heartbeats.Eugene Mymrin/Moment via Getty ImagesBy harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker that operates like a solar panel. This design not only eliminates the need for batteries but also minimizes disruptions to the...