Proof of concept for energy harvesting using piezoelectric microstructures for intelligent implants using eye-motion classified with the Integrated Eyetracker

In medicine early diagnostics are important for the healing process of the patient. Intelligent implants allow a better determination of vital parameters and can offer an optimal medical care during the therapy. But for such devices the power supply is a challenge. The need of space for batteries and other solutions where energy is transmitted wirelessly is too big for miniaturized applications in the eye. A practical alternative for this could be energy harvesting by using eye movement. For dimensioning the parameters of the harvester, the characteristics of eye movement were investigated. These datasets give a first overview of the mechanical potential to harvest energy for an intelligent implant.