Wearable Lets Users Control Machines and Robots While on the Move

November 17, 2025

Engineers have developed a next-generation wearable system that enables people to control machines using everyday gestures — even while running, riding in a car or floating on turbulent ocean waves. Full Story

Sweat-powered Sticker Turns Your Drinking Cup into a Health Sensor

November 10, 2025

Engineers have developed a battery-free electronic sticker that attaches to everyday objects like a drinking cup and monitors vitamin C levels from a person’s fingertip sweat. The technology could make personal nutrition monitoring as effortless as holding a cup of coffee. Full Story

Wristband Sensor Provides All-in-one Monitoring for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Care

July 10, 2025

A new wearable wristband could significantly improve diabetes management by continuously tracking not only glucose but also other chemical and cardiovascular signals that influence disease progression and overall health. Full Story

Six UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Faculty Named 2025 IEEE Fellows

January 16, 2025

Six faculty from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been named 2025 Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s leading professional association for advancing technology for humanity. Full Story

Blood Pressure Readings at Your Fingertips

January 14, 2025

Soon, you will be able to take your blood pressure at home using only your smartphone, thanks to research conducted by electrical engineers at UC San Diego. They developed a technique that uses a phone's native camera, vibration motor and motion sensor to take blood pressure readings. Full Story