# Synthetic Skin The 'E-Skin' Electronic Epidermis Can Detect and Protect an Egg By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-skin References: [venturebeat](http://venturebeat.com/2010/09/12/researchers-make-artificial-skin-from-nanowires-so-a-robot-can-unload-your-dishwasher/) & [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68B1PG20100912) Scientists at Berkeley have been able to successfully manufacture an artificial electronic epidermis called 'E-Skin' that can sense pressure. Striving to make robotic abilities able to touch and feel a variety of objects has been the goal, and the outcome of this superior artificial intelligence is a scientific breakthrough. The development of the ultra-small nanowires that make up the semi-conductor material of the 'E-Skin' brings about exciting possibilities in the [field of robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-robot). The synthetic pressure detecter that can acknowledge an egg may be used for future home appliances -- robots that can do your dishes? What's more, the 'E-Skin' opens the doors to recovering the [sense of touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-sensing) those who have suffered [nerve damage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artificial Electronic Epidermis:** The development of 'E-Skin' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in robotics, enabling robots to touch and feel a variety of objects. - **Nanowire Semiconductor Material:** The ultra-small nanowires used in 'E-Skin' offer potential disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, such as healthcare and consumer electronics. - **Recovering Sense of Touch:** 'E-Skin' opens possibilities for disruptive innovation in healthcare, providing solutions for individuals who have suffered nerve damage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Robotics:** The development of 'E-Skin' can revolutionize the robotics industry by enabling robots to have a sense of touch and interact with objects. - **Healthcare:** The use of nanowire semiconductor material in 'E-Skin' can disrupt the healthcare industry by providing advanced sensing capabilities for medical devices and prosthetics. - **Consumer Electronics:** 'E-Skin' has the potential to disrupt the consumer electronics industry by introducing touch-sensitive interfaces in smart devices and appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robot Skin Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin.md) - [Wearable Skin Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapsense.md) - [Comprehensive Tactile Sensing Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-sensing-infrastructure.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskin-anycolor.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Reactive Robotic Textile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorskins-selk.md) - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [Anti-Scratching Skincare Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-sensor.md)