Electronic Tattoo

Scientists have developed ultra thin temporary electronic tattoos which can turn skin blemishes and wrinkles into touch-sensitive buttons for controlling your smartphone.

DuoSkin temporary tattoos use the electrodes present in inexpensive gold leaf to create a conductive surface

Scientists have created a new adhesive "electronic tattoo" that can read emotions, an advance that can improve muscle control of amputees and patients with brain injuries.

Putting clock-radio-style numbers on your skin might not seem all that desirable. But flashing digits are the proof of concept for a new electronic skin. In theory, "e-skins" like the one described Friday in Science Advances could be used for everything from monitoring vital signs to making wearable electronics a whole lot more wearable.

Scientists have developed ultra thin temporary electronic tattoos which can turn skin blemishes and wrinkles into touch-sensitive buttons for controlling your smartphone.

DuoSkin temporary tattoos use the electrodes present in inexpensive gold leaf to create a conductive surface

Scientists have created a new adhesive "electronic tattoo" that can read emotions, an advance that can improve muscle control of amputees and patients with brain injuries.

Putting clock-radio-style numbers on your skin might not seem all that desirable. But flashing digits are the proof of concept for a new electronic skin. In theory, "e-skins" like the one described Friday in Science Advances could be used for everything from monitoring vital signs to making wearable electronics a whole lot more wearable.