Electronic skin for prosthetics senses temperature and pressure
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a customizable electronic skin that can detect pressure and temperature with high resolution. This technology aims to provide amputees with tactile feedback, potentially improving the functionality of prosthetic limbs.
Why it matters
This advancement in bionic technology could significantly enhance the quality of life for amputees by restoring a sense of touch.
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An electronic skin with a sensing system that can detect pressure and temperature could someday be used to help amputees gain feeling in their prosthetics.
The work led by Washington State University researchers and published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science , can sense at ten times a finer scale than current commercial glove sensors.
“This approach democratizes the production of medical-grade e-skins, making advanced tactile feedback viable for widespread clinical adoption,” says Hongyi Shen, graduate student in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and first author on the paper.
“This work lays a crucial foundation for a full bionic skin with both sensing and haptic stimulation functions on prosthetics.”
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