reviewChemical ReviewsMar 11, 2024Closed access

E-Tattoos: Toward Functional but Imperceptible Interfacing with Human Skin

The University of Texas at Austin · University of California, Davis

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Abstract

The human body continuously emits physiological and psychological information from head to toe. Wearable electronics capable of noninvasively and accurately digitizing this information without compromising user comfort or mobility have the potential to revolutionize telemedicine, mobile health, and both human-machine or human-metaverse interactions. However, state-of-the-art wearable electronics face limitations regarding wearability and functionality due to the mechanical incompatibility between conventional rigid, planar electronics and soft, curvy human skin surfaces. E-Tattoos, a unique type of wearable electronics, are defined by their ultrathin and skin-soft characteristics, which enable noninvasive and…

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Keywords
  • Interfacing
  • Wearable computer
  • Wearable technology
  • Electronics
  • Human–computer interaction
  • Computer science
  • Electronic skin
  • Wireless
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Gender equality
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