Ultra-thin circuit can be connected to your skin. Researchers in Illinois have created a ‘stick-on circuit’ - a thin and flexible device that sticks to skin using natural electrostatic forces. Around the size of a stamp and thinner than a human hair, the circuit feels almost unnoticeable and looks almost invisible, yet could augment humans in ways ranging from medical diagnosis to military applications. The circuits contain sensors, LED lights, transistors, capacitors, antennas, and solar cells, and are built on to a rubbery base. One possible use would be to create a wireless device which would be worn around the voice box, allowing the user to speak without making any audible noise. Transmitters could then relay instructions to other team members, allowing police or military teams the advantage of being able to work silently together.

Ultra-thin circuit can be connected to your skin.

Researchers in Illinois have created a ‘stick-on circuit’ - a thin and flexible device that sticks to skin using natural electrostatic forces. Around the size of a stamp and thinner than a human hair, the circuit feels almost unnoticeable and looks almost invisible, yet could augment humans in ways ranging from medical diagnosis to military applications.

The circuits contain sensors, LED lights, transistors, capacitors, antennas, and solar cells, and are built on to a rubbery base.

One possible use would be to create a wireless device which would be worn around the voice box, allowing the user to speak without making any audible noise. Transmitters could then relay instructions to other team members, allowing police or military teams the advantage of being able to work silently together.

independent.co.uk

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