Stretchable Sensors!
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 18:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Is someone sitting in the passenger seat of the car? If so, are they leaning forward and can be damage by the airbag? Did a person enter the danger zone in front of an industrial machine? Debuting at the Sensor+Test trade fair in Nuremberg from June 7-9, 2011, researchers have now developed sensors capable of expanding, in extreme cases, to twice their original length - and they are so supple they are virtually unnoticed when sewn into clothing. read more