Zhong Lin Wang has devised a way to translate motion into electronic signals.

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Zhong Lin Wang, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is tackling a new kind of power suit made from fabric that uses nanotechnology to generate energy as the body moves around.

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"Any mechanical motion, such as the movement of arms or the fingers of a robot, could be translated to control signals, " said Zhong Lin Wang, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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The battery, developed by Zhong Lin Wang and colleagues at the Georgia Institute of Technology, converts the kinetic energy from motion into chemical energy, which can then be used to power any device.

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