A Tattoo That Can Monitor Your Brain Waves

Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 18:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Micro-manufacturing even the "Sons of Anarchy could love - a new type of ultra-thin, self-adhesive electronic device that can effectively measure data about the human heart, brain waves and muscle activity.  No bulky equipment, conductive fluids or glues needed.The researchers have created what looks like a cool tattoo, but in reality it is an epidermal electronic system (EES). They have incorporated miniature sensors, light-emitting diodes, tiny transmitters and receivers and networks of carefully crafted wire filaments into their initial designs.read more

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