See the Future: Powering Smart Contact Lenses with a Wink and a Tear

See the Future: Powering Smart Contact Lenses with a Wink and a Tear
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As the tech world marvels at the University of Utah's groundbreaking development of a self-sufficient power source for smart contact lenses, we're nudged closer to a reality where our biological processes intertwine with our digital experiences.

The dual-mode energy harvester — leveraging both solar power and the biochemical treasure trove of human tears — presents a beacon of autonomy in wearable tech, negating the need for cumbersome external power sources.

This innovation promises a seamless integration of augmented reality, health monitoring, and even personalized drug delivery, directly within the sphere of human vision.

As our eyes become interfaces to a digitized world, how do we navigate the delicate balance between technological empowerment and the sanctity of our personal spaces?

The promise of monitoring conditions like glaucoma in real-time tantalizes with its potential to revolutionize eye care, but it also begs the question—how do we protect this intimate data from becoming just another byte in the digital realm?

Read the full article on IEEE Spectrum.

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

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