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Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction

New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons

31-Jan-2024

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Engineers developed a wearable, stretchy patch that could help people control robotic exoskeletons more efficiently.

The patch, about the size of a BandAid, uses microneedles to pick up signals from human muscles

Similar patches may help people move robotic arms or legs, or even assist doctors in the future.

Microneedles are painless and comfortable to wear, even for long periods.

The patch reduces muscle power needed to use robotic exoskeletons.

Researchers are still testing the patch with different exoskeletons.

Study led by Jae-Woong Jeong from KAIST, anddesign published in the journal Science Advances.

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Jae-Woong Jeong

Assistant Professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

KAIST

National university in Daejeon, South Korea.

Science Advances

Journal that publishes original research and reviews in all disciplines of science

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Exoskeleton, Brain Interface
Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction