(1) HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to moving the needle forward in technological innovation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) continues to lead the way among Asia-Pacific universities. With a faculty of researchers and professors dedicated to solving practical problems and meeting modern challenges head-on, CUHK has generated a portfolio of top-class technology. Its most recent endeavor? Time itself, so to speak. Developed by Professor Wei-Hsin Liao, the latest breakthrough to come out of CUHK is a prototype in the form of an energy harvester that leverages human motion to power smartwatches and smart wristbands. It's designed to serve as a readily available energy solution for existing wearables, and it comes not a moment too soon.