A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed electronic artificial skin that mimics the human body’s near-instant feedback response and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain.

The researchers say that the device is capable of mimicking the body’s quick response to things, and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain.

According to Madhu Bhaskaran, an engineering professor at RMIT University and the project's lead researcher, made of silicone rubber, it has the texture of real skin and is also "very similar to skin in its mechanical properties.

Professor Bhaskaran also said, “Skin is our body’s largest sensory organ, with complex features designed to send rapid-fire warning signals when anything hurts. We’re sensing things all the time through the skin, but our pain response only kicks in at a certain point, like when we touch something too hot or too sharp.”

“No electronic technologies have been able to realistically mimic that very human feeling of pain—until now. It’s a critical step forward in the future development of the sophisticated feedback systems that we need to deliver truly smart prosthetics and intelligent robotics.”

As predicted by scientists, the device could pave the way towards better prosthetics, smarter robotics, and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. In other words, it is significant to advance towards next-generation biomedical technologies and intelligent robotics.

(With inputs from agencies)

A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed electronic artificial skin that mimics the human body’s near-instant feedback response and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain.

A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed electronic artificial skin that mimics the human body’s near-instant feedback response and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain. The researchers say that the device is capable of mimicking the body’s quick response to things, and can react to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that nerve signals travel to the brain. According to Madhu Bhaskaran, an engineering professor at RMIT University and the project's lead researcher, made of silicone rubber, it has the texture of real skin and is also "very similar to skin in its mechanical properties. Professor Bhaskaran also said, “Skin is our body’s largest sensory organ, with complex features designed to send rapid-fire warning signals when anything hurts. We’re sensing things all the time through the skin, but our pain response only kicks in at a certain point, like when we touch something too hot or too sharp.” “No electronic technologies have been able to realistically mimic that very human feeling of pain—until now. It’s a critical step forward in the future development of the sophisticated feedback systems that we need to deliver truly smart prosthetics and intelligent robotics.” As predicted by scientists, the device could pave the way towards better prosthetics, smarter robotics, and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. In other words, it is significant to advance towards next-generation biomedical technologies and intelligent robotics. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-born scientist creates artificial skin that can sense touch and pain

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well.&nbsp;

Australian experts are working on devising an ultra-thin electronic material that can work as a touchscreen&nbsp;and could be printed like newspapers.

According to reports, the touch-responsive material is 100 times thinner than the traditional touchscreens.&nbsp;

The innovation led by a team at Australia's RMIT University in Melbourne uses indium tin oxide (ITO) - "a transparent conductor used in applications such as touch screens, smart windows and displays," as described by the report published online in the journal Nature Electronics.

The team used liquid metal chemistry to compress a common smartphone touchscreen film from 3D to 2D, using liquid metal chemistry.

Experts at the RMIT say that the film is flexible and can easily be bent or twisted and can be a cheaper alternative to currently manufactured touchscreens.

It is also believed that the 2D touchscreen film will be more transparent, letting through more light which will let a smartphone run on less power as compared to devices carrying conventional touchscreens. &nbsp;

RMIT geniuses believe that the novel touchscreen material can turn out to be cost effective and could be produced easily.&nbsp;

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well.

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well. Australian experts are working on devising an ultra-thin electronic material that can work as a touchscreen and could be printed like newspapers. According to reports, the touch-responsive material is 100 times thinner than the traditional touchscreens. The innovation led by a team at Australia's RMIT University in Melbourne uses indium tin oxide (ITO) - "a transparent conductor used in applications such as touch screens, smart windows and displays," as described by the report published online in the journal Nature Electronics. The team used liquid metal chemistry to compress a common smartphone touchscreen film from 3D to 2D, using liquid metal chemistry. Experts at the RMIT say that the film is flexible and can easily be bent or twisted and can be a cheaper alternative to currently manufactured touchscreens. It is also believed that the 2D touchscreen film will be more transparent, letting through more light which will let a smartphone run on less power as compared to devices carrying conventional touchscreens. RMIT geniuses believe that the novel touchscreen material can turn out to be cost effective and could be produced easily.

Australian experts develop ultra-thin touchscreen material that you could twist and fold

rmit-university

Rmit University, News on Rmit University, stories on Rmit University, articles on Rmit University, Rmit University stories at Wion, Rmit University news, Rmit University latest news

rmit university

Indian-born scientist creates artificial skin that can sense touch and pain

Australian experts develop ultra-thin touchscreen material that you could twist and fold