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Sensation-Detecting Materials

This Newly Developed Electronic Dermis Can Sense Pain

— June 26, 2018 — Tech
Bionic limbs and prostheses have evolved immensely in recent years, but a newly developed electronic dermis may allow prosthetic users the ability to feel sensations on their robotic limbs. Developed by engineers at Johns Hopkins University, the new electronic dermis is currently focused primarily on sensing pain and utilizes multiple artificial receptors to convey these sensations.

These receptors work by exerting sensory feedback when the electronic dermis turns pressure into information. This information is relayed to the wearer's peripheral nerves and results in a lifelike and realistic sensation for the wearer. The uses of this material could prove immensely important for prosthetic research as it can provide wearers pivotal information regarding safety and can allow them to experience a sensation like a real limb.


Image Credit: Lary Canner/Johns Hopkins University
Trend Themes
1. Electronic Dermis for Prosthetics - A trend where electronic dermis can allow prosthetic users the ability to feel sensations on their robotic limbs.
2. Sensation-detecting Materials for Bionic Limbs - A trend that allows bionic limbs to sense pain through the use of electronic dermis.
3. Artificial Receptors to Convey Sensations - A trend where artificial receptors exert sensory feedback when the electronic dermis turns pressure into information for conveying realistic sensations.
Industry Implications
1. Prosthetics - The prosthetics industry can incorporate electronic dermis with artificial receptors to improve the user's experience.
2. Medical Devices - The medical device industry can use the electronic dermis to improve bionic limb function by sensing pain and providing important information regarding safety.
3. Health Technology - Health technology companies can develop electronic dermis technology to aid in sensory deficiencies and to potentially revolutionize the prosthetics industry.
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