# IIT Dhanbad Develops Compact Antenna for Wearable Healthcare Devices 2026-08-07T01:55:22+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Researchers at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad have developed a wearable antenna measuring 5 × 5 × 0.75 mm, the institute said. The design targets healthcare devices, smart wearables and Wireless Body Area Networks connecting sensors and other devices worn on the body. It operates across two frequency bands, supporting on-body communication and faster transmission over longer distances. The researchers also reported a low Specific Absorption Rate, indicating limited electromagnetic energy transfer to the body. A fabricated prototype closely matched simulations. The work appeared in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, according to the institute. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: antennas, healthcare, IIT Dhanbad, wearable technology, wireless communication Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iit-dhanbad-develops-compact-antenna-for-wearable-healthcare-devices/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iit-dhanbad-develops-compact-antenna-for-wearable-healthcare-devices/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.