Artificial skin feels real

Israeli scientists have developed a flexible sensor that can be implanted in electronic skin to increase the real feeling of artificial tools or equipment.

While the current versions of artificial leather only detect touch, new sensors use gold molecules and a resin, which can instantly feel touch, humidity and temperature with degree Exactly impressive, just like real leather.

New sensor can integrate under artificial skin to increase the ability of fake limbs - (Photo: Gizmag)

The lead researcher Hossam Haick of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology said the discovery is at least 10 times more sensitive than touch-based artificial skin systems currently on the market.

To create a suitable sensor for daily operation, it needs to run in low voltage conditions to be compatible with batteries used in today's handheld devices.

Besides, another important factor is that these sensors must meet the conditions for easy production and low cost.

In case of Technion sensors, gold nanoparticles are spread on the surface of synthetic resin, having different electrical conductivity depending on the reaction of the plastic surface, according to the report above, Applied Materials & Interfaces.

New sensors can be used to track cracks in the structure of bridges, or create a better form of artificial skin for people who lose money, and can even bring 'very touches'. for robots.