Artificial skin technology has reached a stage where prosthetics and regenerative medicine can replicate human sensations of touch, pressure, and temperature. Electronic skin research now integrates flexible electronics, hydrogels, and nanomaterials, allowing artificial skin to detect stimuli ranging from 0–50°C with millisecond precision.
Recent advances include graphene-based sensors capable of sensing forces below 1mN and neuromorphic e-skin circuits that process touch patterns similarly to Merkel cells. Applications extend from robotic dexterity improvements to telemedicine and post-injury sensory restoration. These innovations represent a major leap in merging tactile perception with wearable and implantable devices, making artificial skin a functional and practical solution for humans and machines alike.
