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Submerged Sensors to Control Wearable Electronics

Scientists in Korea make hand-drawn and flexible pressure sensors that can control a phone from underwater.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Flexible and waterproof sensors that could unlock new applications for wearable electronics have been developed by scientists in Korea. Published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, the study shows how the pressure sensor can control a phone, to take photos and play music, even when the sensor is fully immersed in water. The technology could transform the use of wearable electronics in healthcare, smart textiles and for specific applications including scuba diving equip...

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