SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 10, 2025Interesting Engineering

New smart cup sticker delivers instant vitamin C readings from fingertip sweat

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Engineers at UC San Diego developed a battery-free sticker that attaches to drinking cups and measures vitamin C levels from fingertip sweat when users grip the cup. The device harvests power from sweat to analyze health data and wirelessly transmit results, offering a low-cost alternative to traditional $50 blood tests.

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