# Implantable Medical Radios This Injectable Device Broadcasts Information from Within the Body By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-radio References: [spectrum.ieee.org](http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/injectable-radios-to-broadcast-from-inside-the-body) This medical radio is a new development out of the [University of Michigan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1) in Ann Arbor that could have huge implications for healthcare. The device is a prototype of a small [implantable radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1) that's so small, it's measured in millimeters. Despite its size, the device functions like a powerful radio and is capable of broadcasting signals through three centimeters of tissue. The design is complete with an antenna and a micro-sized battery that doesn't put out too many currents at a time. The new developments from this technology could have huge implications for medical devices that must be surgically implanted. While many of these devices are typically required to sacrifice size for power, this medical radio opens up many new possibilities for the science, tech and healthcare communities and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Implantable Radios:** Implantable radios are a new frontier with disruptive innovation opportunities in medical devices. - **Miniaturization of Medical Devices:** Miniaturization of medical devices can open up new possibilities for healthcare innovation. - **Wireless Communication Inside the Body:** Wireless communication inside the body is a trend that can revolutionize medical device technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Devices:** The medical devices industry can leverage implantable radios for creating smaller and more efficient devices. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can benefit from the miniaturization of medical devices that can provide better care to patients. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore the trend of implantable radios for developing more advanced and integrated healthcare solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md) - [Mobile X-Ray Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-xray-unit.md) - [Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-patch.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Microscale Swimming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1.md) - [Multi-Channel Wristband Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristband-prototype.md)