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March 29, 2011 by Dane Carlson | 0 Comments

According to The Telegraph, scientists have developed a computer chip that converts tiny movements, like the twitch of a finger or a heart beat, into electricity.

The team, presenting their findings at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, have used it to power LCD displays and diodes, as well as to transmit a radio signal once its generated power has been stored.

Dr Zhong Lin Wang, of Georgia Institute of Technology said: “This development represents a milestone toward producing portable electronics that can be powered by body movements without the use of batteries or electrical outlets.