Hairy Smart Skin Out-Performs Human Touch

Aug-11-18 A flexible, self-powered skin that rivals the sensitivity of human skin could help robots work alongside humans.

Developed by a team from the University of Texas, the “smart skin” is made up of millions of zinc oxide nanorods enclosed in a strong, chemical- and moisture-resistant polyimide. The nanorods are self-powered, requiring no external voltage, resulting in a material sensitive enough to detect pressure or temperature changes. Along with its uses as an artificial skin, the material could be woven into soldiers' uniforms to detect toxic chemicals or even identify a person by their fingerprint.

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