Scientists at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, have developed an electronic tattoo ink that automatically alerts its users of potential health issues. Features The tattoo ink is gallium-based and is made of platinum-coated carbon nanotubes. It works by creating an electric circuit on the skin. Electrodes from ECG monitors and other biosensors can be attached to the tattoo to monitor heart rate and glucose levels. The tattoo can be washed off using soap.
Although still in its early phase, the technology has the potential to offer a novel and non-invasive way to monitor a patient’s health. In addition, wireless chips can be integrated with the ink in the future to communicate between the body and external devices. Do you think such wearable biosensors present a promising avenue in personal healthcare? Reference: Lee GH, Woo H, Yoon C, Yang C, Bae JY,…
