World’s First GPS Smart-Watch that Does Not Require Charging
u-blox, together with global Power Integrity expert, TransSiP, and thermoelectric innovation leader, MATRIX Industries, has introduced PowerWatch 2, the world’s first GPS smart-watch that never needs a recharge. The smart-watch features the ultra-small, ultra-low power u‑blox ZOE-M8B GNSS receiver to track position, in addition to calories burned, activity level, and sleep, making it an ideal companion for runners, hikers, and swimmers. All this is enabled by TransSiP’s PI technology which ensures energy harvested is used at maximum efficiency and provides crystal clean power enabling optimum performance.
The PowerWatch 2 is the first GPS smart-watch to offer a 100 percent charge-free experience. It does away with cables and external batteries by continually topping up its battery using thermoelectric energy generated from body heat as well as solar energy. The watch also excels at the other things smart-watches do, like connecting to a smartphone and displaying notifications on the wrist, tracking activities and visualizing them using dedicated iOS and Android apps, as well as with popular third party health and fitness platforms. Click here to read more.
