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AI & Biomaterials & Sensing

Articles on biomimetic and smart materials for biomedical sensing — including mechanochromic polymers, tactile sensors, responsive hydrogels, and engineered materials that translate mechanical stimuli into optical or electrical signals for medical devices and prosthetics.

ai biomaterials sensingJul 7, 20265 min

Deciphering Muscle Whispers: A Budget-Friendly Pneumatic Glove Restores Hand Dexterity Under Severe Paralysis

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a soft, hand-sewn pneumatic glove that decodes faint forearm muscle signals using machine learning to assist individuals suffering from severe hand paralysis or ALS.

ai biomaterials sensingJul 6, 20263 min

Mechanochromic Skin Turns Touch Into Real-Time Color Maps Without Algorithms

A soft polymer skin embeds mechanochromic sensing in its molecular structure, transforming pressure into instant visible structural color, enabling high-resolution robotic touch with simple cameras and zero computational latency.