Liquid Metal Sensors Could Give Prosthetics Sense of Touch

The researchers created stretchable tactile sensors enveloped in silicone-based elastomers that have higher conductivity, compliance, flexibility, and stretchability than traditional sensors. The prosthetics were tested on 10 surfaces with different textures, and operated at a 99.2% accuracy rate. The hope is that this new technology will help restore a sense of touch for better functionality with everyday tasks.