There have been dramatic leaps in developing prosthetics, but there’s one attribute in particular that’s been largely overlooked.
Many artificial limbs are almost as flexible as, and function like, the real thing, and some even connect to peripheral nerves to allow for mind control of the prosthesis.
But researchers have struggled to develop artificial skin that acts and even feels like actual skin.
Now, an international team from South Korea and the United States has designed what they call “smart skin” that will help amputees feel their environment, whether that be humidity in the air, or a warm, firm handshake.
