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Soft, Stretchy Electrode Simulates Touch Sensations Using Electrical Signals

NIBIB in the News
July 1, 2024

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A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. The new technology could pave the way for the development of advanced devices in virtual reality, medical prosthetics and wearable technology. Source: University of California San Diego.