Silver nanowire sensors hold promise for prosthetics, robotics
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 15:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have used silver nanowires to develop wearable, multifunctional sensors that could be used in biomedical, military or athletic applications, including new prosthetics, robotic systems and flexible touch panels. The sensors can measure strain, pressure, human touch and bioelectronic signals such as electrocardiograms.