TED Talks Daily Artificial skin? We made it — here's why | Anna Maria Coclite
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Nov 8, 2023 Anna Maria Coclite, a pioneering material scientist, reveals the fascinating world of 'smart skin' technology. This innovative artificial skin isn't just sensitive; it exceeds human skin in responsiveness to touch, temperature, and humidity. Coclite discusses its life-changing potential for burn victims, restoring their sense of touch. She also explores its applications in robotics, hinting at a future where humanoid robots interact more naturally with humans. Dive into the remarkable advances that could revolutionize health care and technology.
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Coclite's Artificial Skin Journey
- Anna Maria Coclite, a chemist and material scientist, has been working on artificial skin for almost six years.
- Her team of around 12 students researches materials and their interactions to build this device.
Artificial Skin's Capabilities
- Coclite's team created an artificial skin that responds to touch, temperature, and humidity.
- It has a higher resolution than human skin, sensing smaller objects.
Stimuli-Responsive Materials
- The artificial skin uses stimuli-responsive materials that change shape (e.g., size) based on external factors.
- This microscopic change is translated into measurable data.