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October 27, 2013 04:00 am GMT

Thermoelectric Bracelet Heats or Cools Your Body in One Switch

Temperature

With colder temperatures rolling in, you may feel inclined to turn up the heat — which, in turn, turns up the price on your electric bill (and ensuing fights with roommates.)

A new bracelet may solve this problem by letting you control body temperature. A group of students at MIT created a thermoelectric bracelet that keeps tabs on air and skin temperature and allows you to control your body temperature — and, consequently, helps buildings conserve energy

See also: Withings Scale Monitors Temperature and CO2 Levels in Your Home

The team behind the winning design, Wristify, took home $10,000 and the first prize in MIT's Making and Designing Materials Engineering Competition (MADMEC). The annual competition is comprised of two- to five-person groups. Read more...

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