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Wireless wearable sweat analysis devices can monitor biomarkers at the molecular level continuously and in situ, which is highly desired for personalized health care. The miniaturization, integration, and wireless operation of sweat sensors improve the comfort and convenience while also bringing forward new challenges for power supply technology. Herein, a wireless self-powered wearable sweat analysis system (SWSAS) is designed that effectively converts the mechanical energy of human motion into electricity through hybrid nanogenerator modules (HNGMs). The HNGM shows stable output characteristics at low frequency with a current of 15 mA and a voltage of 60 V. Through real-time on-body sweat analysis powered by HNGM, the SWSAS is demonstrated to selectively monitor biomarkers (Na

Converting the mechanical energy of human motion into electricity is considered an ideal energy supply solution for portable electronics. However, low-frequency human movement limits conversion efficiency of conventional energy harvesting devices, which is difficult to provide sustainable power for portable electronic devices. Herein, a fitness gyroscope nanogenerator (fg-NG) based on a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and electromagnetic generator (EMG) is developed that can convert low-frequency wrist motion into high-frequency rotation by using the frequency up-conversion effect of the gyroscope. Remarkably, the fg-NG can reach a rotational speed of over 8000 rpm by hand, increasing the frequency by more than 280 times. The fg-NG can continuously and stably output a current of 17 mA and a voltage of 70 V at frequency of 220-230 Hz. The fg-NG is demonstrated to consistently power a hygrothermograph, smart bracelet, and mobile phone. Also, it can be applicated to a self-powered intelligent training system, showing its immense application potential in portable electronics and wireless Internet of Things devices.