Replacing batteries is onerous for many medical wearables. One solution is wireless charging. We talk with Cesar Johnston, EVP of Energous, about the company’s WattUp technology, which will relieve people with next-gen hearing aids from having to worry about battery replacement—sponsored by Energous.

Energous is a global leader in the advancement of wireless charging technology and its WattUp technology supports both near field and at-a-distance charging. Energous develops RF-based wireless power transfer technologies and customizable reference designs, provides worldwide regulatory assistance, a reliable supply chain, quality assurance, and sales and technical support to customers around the world. The company received the world’s first FCC Part 18 certification for at-a-distance wireless charging and has been awarded more than 200 patents for its WattUp technology.