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Northwestern scientists innovate in materials science, bioelectronics and medical devices to improve human health

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“We augmented the battery’s energy with energy harvesting from various sources, which means that you can wear the mask for a week or two without having to charge or replace the battery.”

- Josiah Hester

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FaceBit turns masks into smart monitoring devices

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