Ultra-skin turns your hand into
electronic display. Smartphone would one day be
replaced by an electronic display laminated to the back of hand, if the
inventors of a new ultrathin "e-skin" have their way.
For the first time, Japanese
scientists have demonstrated a super flexible electronic
skin (or e-skin) display, made from organic electronics, that
doesn't degrade when exposed to air. And crucially, the researchers used
processes similar to the way organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays are
manufactured for conventional smartphones and TVs.
Organic electronics, made from
carbon-based polymers, hold huge promise for wearable
devices because they are far lighter and more flexible than
traditional electronics made from inorganic materials, such as silicon and
gold. But OLEDs and organic light detectors normally degrade in air, so they
typically need bulky protective coatings that decrease their flexibility.
 |
| Ultra electronic skin |
No comments:
Post a Comment