Peoria, IL (June 18, 2014)–Imagine having an insulin pump with a low battery.  It can be quite a hassle finding a way to charge it especially if you are in the middle of something or perhaps at an inconvenient location.  Three Bradley University undergrads may have found a way to make that easier. 

In collaboration with Dr. Prasad Shastry, Sergio Sanchez, Tyler Hoge and Elie Baliss designed a system that could wirelessly charge low-power batteries for equipment such as an insulin pump. Unlike recharging pads that require the battery-operated device to connect to the pad, wireless systems charge batteries within a short distance of a charging device.

The students’ design has linked years of theoretical work with the product development process.  It is limited in capability right now but the project will remain at Bradley where future students will continue to work on it.