E-Skin by Nadalyn Williams

Innovation

Nadalyn — 2021-02-15 19:27:51 UTC

Newly developed novel printing ink for the embedded 3D printing to fabricate an electronic skin (e-skin) integrating both strain sensors and pressure sensors.

How its done...

Nadalyn — 2021-02-15 19:41:16 UTC

"FLINK"- The 3D printing process allows engineering scalability and reduction in cost, which enables automation.

Pros

Nadalyn — 2021-02-15 20:01:39 UTC

Electronic skin (e-skin) incorporating pressure and strain sensors has revealed great potential uses in smart robotics and healthcare monitoring for their flexibility and wearability,

Organ transplants
Chronic disease symptom monitoring
Grafts

Source Details

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 04:06:43 UTC

Wei, P., Yang, X., Cao, Z., Guo, X., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., . . . Yu, D. (2019). Flexible and Stretchable Electronic Skin with High Durability and Shock Resistance via Embedded 3D Printing Technology for Human Activity Monitoring and Personal Healthcare. Advanced Materials Technologies, 4(9), N/a

Summary

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 04:08:29 UTC

Mobile healthcare capabilities and wearable technology are in high demand as an alternative to conventional healthcare. Nanotechnology has made it possible to further research in wearable technology. The advancements using tactile sensors is essential to the future of physiological monitoring. Manufacturing technology that mimics human activity, at a low cost, and high reliability is the future of biomedical devices. The prominence on research and development in electronic skin technology is projected to rise.

Cons

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 04:10:14 UTC

Barriers to this new technology include: poor durability, high cost, and integrating sensors with substantially stretchable media. A challenge that epidermis creates is preventing the sensors ability to gather information below the skin’s surface. Durability of the e-skin to withstand various weather conditions is also a hurdle.

Opinion

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 05:00:12 UTC

I believe the research and use of 3D printing using live cells to produce e-skin technology will continue to be a rapidly growing field, and will be a solution for various problems in healthcare. Advancements in this phenomena is a global effort. Scientist, Technologist, and Medical Professionals are all invested in this techology.

Team

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 05:10:02 UTC

Alice “Achiever”- Is a leader, likely type A personality, a hard-worker and will balance the Futuristic and Relator teammates personalities.
Abraham “Arranger”- The conductor, whom will provide order and organization of ideas and information.
Angelica “Analytical”- Logical, neutral team member, who will develop strategies with rationale to support decisions.
Faith “Futuristic”- The creative addition, an inspiration to others, and has original ideas.
Matthew “Maximizer”-The final editor, able to tie up loose ends, help maintain orientation of the group and seek excellence.

Using Strengths

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 05:19:02 UTC

As a Learner I am always looking for ways to improve or create a new process. Consistency provides the awareness of being solution oriented by adhering to rules set forth. The Relator quality is a leadership quality that will help me add to the cohesiveness of the group. Using the Focus attribute I always prioritize, and follow through. Responsiblity is a valuable contribution to the group because I am committed and accountable.

References

Nadalyn — 2021-02-16 05:30:18 UTC

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challenges: A review of Transdermal, optical, and mechanical sensors. Biosensors, 10(6),
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Wei, P., Yang, X., Cao, Z., Guo, X., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., . . . Yu, D. (2019). Flexible and

Stretchable Electronic Skin with High Durability and Shock Resistance via Embedded 3D Printing Technology for
Human Activity Monitoring and Personal Healthcare. Advanced Materials Technologies, 4(9), N/a

Electronic skin market size to reach USD 20.02 billion by 2027 | increase in demand for

wearable technology and rise in adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare will continue to drive revenue growth,
says reports and data: Key players include xensio, MC10, VivaLnk, inc., xenoma, iRhytm technologies, philips,
plastic electronics GMBH, dialog semiconductor, holst center, and koninklijke philips N.V. (2021, Feb 02). NASDAQ
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[photograph]. https://steveparklab.kaist.ac.kr/sub1-5.php