New Wearables from Magnetized Skin
Breakthrough Innovation from Saudi Arabia Artificial Skin that Feels A team at KAUST, the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, has developed a new, magnetic skin that could enable new, wearable consumer technology and assistive devices for the elderly and disabled. The skin is imperceptible, biocompatible and very innovative. The new tech ushers in a new generation of touch sensors with low-cost technology applications. No Batteries or Wires Needed What is remarkable is the skin doesn't require embedded electronics....no wires, batteries or antennas. The material is ultra flexible. It's powered by an elastomer matrix mixed with magnetic powder. Tailor-Magnetized for Specific Uses The skin is tailor-magnetized for specific applications. The uses include tracking eye movements to detect disease and robotic arms and prosthetics with haptic perception. The key innovator is KAUST PhD. candidate Ahmed Alfadhel who started by investigatin