Baracoda Launches Groundbreaking Self-Powered Health Tracker

2025-04-17 smart

London, Thursday, 17 April 2025.
Baracoda’s BHeart, unveiled on April 16, 2025, uses ITEN’s innovative micro batteries for sustainable health tracking, capturing energy from body heat and light for endless battery life.

Revolutionary Energy Technology

The BHeart device represents a significant advancement in wearable health technology, featuring ITEN’s POWENCY micro solid-state batteries capable of handling peak currents exceeding 150C (25 mA) during intensive data collection periods [1]. The device’s innovative design harnesses energy from both body heat and environmental light, effectively eliminating the need for traditional battery charging [2][3].

Advanced Health Monitoring Capabilities

Designed with versatility in mind, BHeart incorporates multiple sensors including PPG, temperature monitoring, and step counting capabilities [1]. The device’s flexible silicone wristband can be worn independently as a bracelet or integrated into existing watch bands, catering to both sports enthusiasts and everyday users [2]. The integration of AI and machine learning technology enhances its health monitoring capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of connected health technology [1].

Industry Recognition and Future Prospects

ITEN, the French company behind the revolutionary battery technology, brings significant expertise to this collaboration, with over 200 patents and recognition as a CES 2024 Best of Innovation award winner [1]. The partnership between ITEN and Baracoda demonstrates the growing intersection of health technology and sustainability [2]. Industry leaders have expressed optimism about the collaboration, with ITEN CEO Vincent Cobée stating that this partnership ‘exemplifies how innovative battery technology can redefine health tracking and more broadly connected devices’ [1].

Market Launch and Showcase

Following its April 16, 2025 launch [4], BHeart is scheduled to be showcased at COMPUTEX in Taiwan from May 20-23, 2025 [1], where industry professionals and consumers will have the opportunity to experience this groundbreaking technology firsthand. The product’s launch aligns with growing market demand for sustainable and efficient health monitoring solutions [5].

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BHeart health tracker