Stanford researchers build transparent, super-stretchy skin-like sensor

This is the coolest thing I have seen in years. Imagine the possibilities… endless!

Article posted by Stanford University

The sensor is stretchy in all directions

Using carbon nanotubes bent to act as springs, Stanford researchers have developed a stretchable, transparent skin-like sensor. The sensor can be stretched to more than twice its original length and bounce back perfectly to its original shape. It can sense pressure from a firm pinch to thousands of pounds. The sensor could have applications in prosthetic limbs, robotics and touch-sensitive computer displays.


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