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

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

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

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.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/october/stretchy-skinlike-sensor-102411.html

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