Friday, October 16, 2015

Entry #10: Artificial Skin

Recently a new type of artificial skin has been created. The creator is Zhenan Bao, a professor from Stanford University. The new skin sends signals to the brain allowing the person to feel the sensation of touch. It is meant to go on top of prosthetic limbs. If this technology is perfected it could mean that people who have suffered injuries can experience being whole again.

For more info: Artificial Skin

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