Human Plants: Energy Harvesting for Open-Source Implantable Devices

Learn about the future of hobbyist implant technology in this 23-minute conference talk from Hackaday's Supercon 2024. Explore how energy harvesting techniques including piezoelectric, solar, capacitive, and RF systems could revolutionize implantable devices like magnets and RFID chips. Discover why power systems have been the main limiting factor in implant development over the past decade and examine potential solutions that could eliminate the need for battery recharging, paving the way for more advanced and sustainable implantable technology.