Mettalic Tattoos to ‘Conduct’ Computer Operations?

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Metallic Tattoos to conduct computer operations
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Mettalic Tattoos to ‘Conduct’ Computer Operations?

Etching may be Art, Technology may be Science, but the twain shall meet in Tattoo-istan. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are leveraging temporary tattoos to operate connected devices like smart mobiles and computers.

The non-permanent skin etchings use layers of gold similar to the one used to ‘ornament’ confections to operate devices. The conducting properties of gold help create the circuit.

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