The iSkin stickers are sensor-embedded skin stickers that can be used to control mobile devices. These flexible and stretchable stickers were developed by a team from Saarland University in Germany and Carnegie Mellon University in the USA, and are designed to comfortable adhere to human skin.
The stickers are made out of silicone and can be made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and applied using medical-grade adhesives. The stickers are temporary and can be removed, rolled up and stashed away when not in use.
The iSkin stickers could be used for a range of things including taking and placing phone calls, sending text messages, controlling music playback or carrying out pretty much any other function that you usually associate with a mobile screen.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mobile-controlled Wearables
- Developing wearables that can control mobile devices using skin stickers presents an innovative and convenient opportunity.
- Sensor-embedded Silicones
- Combined with medical-grade adhesives, these sensor-embedded silicones could create new opportunities in medical diagnostics and treatments.
- Flexible Electronics
- The development of these stretchable and flexible electronics presents a new opportunity for creating adaptable and durable electronic devices.
Who This Affects Most
- Mobile Technology
- The iSkin stickers present opportunities for mobile technology to adopt alternative modes of human-computer interaction.
- Medical Technology
- With medical-grade adhesives, the iSkin stickers can create new opportunities in wearable medical devices and diagnostics.
- Consumer Electronics
- The development of flexible and stretchable electronic devices presents an opportunity for creating innovative and durable devices for consumers.
