Researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan have
developed a new electronic skin, capable of displaying information about your
body on your hand such as your heartrate. Constructed using conventional
circuit board manufacturing techniques, the electronic skin should be able to
be manufacturer at affordable costs. The skin follows the contours of your body
and is constructed from a breathable nanomesh electrode and stretchable wiring
connected to an array of micro LEDs capable of displaying basic images.
The new sensor will last for approximately seven
days before needing to be replaced and is capable of connecting to a companion
application on a smartphone or similar mobile device to transmit data via a
cloud based service. “Our skin display exhibits simple graphics with motion,”
says the Takao Someya Research Group “Because it is made from thin and soft
materials, it can be deformed freely.” The electronic skin can be stretched by
as much as 45 percent from its original length and is far more resistant to
wear and tear when compared to previous wearable displays.
Dai Nippon Printing hopes to offer the electronic
skin within the next three years by making it more reliable, scaling production
and improving its coverage for large surface areas. As soon as more information
is announced regards its worldwide availability we will keep you up-to-date as
always. F
