Venture:
Flextrapower (formerly Bonbouton)
Founder:
Linh Le ’09SEAS
Industry:
Health, hardware, and Internet of things
Venture Type:
For-profit
What is the social or environmental issue being addressed?
Flextrapower is a remote monitoring company powered by graphene technology, a disruptive material with unique properties that allow for ground-breaking biomedical applications. Graphene is stronger than steel, yet incredibly lightweight and flexible. It is electrically and thermally conductive but also transparent. It’s one million times thinner than the diameter of a single human hair. The team has developed and patented a method to seamlessly embed graphene sensors into flexible materials, like clothing. This method enables them to develop state-of-the-art remote monitoring products that advance health outcomes and improve patient care.
Innovation:
Currently, Flextrapower has developed a smart insole that detects diabetic foot ulcers, an EMG-integrated smart shirt, and a COVID-19 mask featuring a layer of graphene.
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April 6, 2017 - Graphene – The Magic Ingredient for Advanced Wearables
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