New artificial skin to find application in virtual reality and rehabilitation

Sense of touch plays a crucial role in our perception of the surroundings. A new technology has helped in replicating the sensitivity of touch. The latest creation, Haptic feedback can help in enhancing human-computer and human-robot interfaces in the fields of virtual reality and medical rehabilitation. A team of qualified scientists have created flexible and soft artificial skin made of electrodes and silicone. It is due to the skin’s syst....