June 8, 2006
Micro robot display as a skin implant
An article at discovery channel reports on a theory of display that sits inside the human skin. The device, called a dermal display would consist of thousands of microscopic robots that sit under the skin and equipped with a light emitting source could display information by rearranging their position. The display would get its data from other nano robots stationed in various locations of the body, which would monitor a person’s vital signs. The display could also be interactive where the user would manipulate the information displayed, or switch the display on and off by pressing on the skin.
If it works, this type of monitoring device/display wouldn’t need replacing as it would draw its power from the body’s glucose supplies.
[via igargoyle]