Trending Science: Non-invasive ‘e-Skin’ monitors the body’s vital signs

Researchers from the University of Tokyo, publishing in the journal ‘Science Advances’ report that their ‘e-skin,’ laminated on to the actual skin of a wearer, was used to accurately monitor the levels of oxygen in the blood of volunteers during testing.

The ultra-thin, flexible skin contains polymeric light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) which light up in red, green or blue depending on how oxygen levels measure up. The skin can also be customised to display different data on various parts of the body. The researchers are now working on ways to display specific numbers and letters onto the skin.

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Trending Science: Non-invasive ‘e-Skin’ monitors the body’s vital signs