Prosthetic devices are getting more sophisticated all the time. Researchers have developed a new electronic skin with a neural stimulation system that could be used on prosthetic devices to give natural sensations to the wearers.
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“Painful” Improvements to Prostheses’ Sense of Touch
Moving forward, researchers will be aiming to cover texture, temperature, and other sensations, not just pain. The above video from AAAS covers what this is all about.
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