Researchers from Cornell University have developed a hyper-elastic skin material containng light-emitting capacitors (HLECS) made from transparent hydrogel electrodes wrapped around an insulating dielectric sheet that lights up when stretched or rolled and can sense pressure. The researchers say the new material, which is still in its early stages, could be used to create flexible displays with high resolution for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Researchers from Cornell University have developed a hyper-elastic skin material containng light-emitting capacitors (HLECS) made from transparent hydrogel electrodes wrapped around an insulating dielectric sheet that lights up when stretched or rolled and can sense pressure. The potential applications include skin for soft robots to convey emotions and mood, wearables, and military camoflage.