This research developed a smart patch that mimics the diving beetle’s suction cup structure to collect biofluids from the skin surface and measure pH, enabling the diagnosis of skin diseases. The patch provides real-time pH data for conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne, and it introduces a new possibility for accurate diagnostic feedback through machine learning.
Wet Bio-Adhesion Technology Using Flexible Micro-Cylinders Inspired by a Beetle’s Structure
This study introduces a technology that maintains high adhesion even in wet or moist environments by developing perforated micro-cylinders (PMMCs) inspired by the footpads of a diving beetle. Unlike conventional dry-adhesion techniques, this patch uses an oil-loadable...
