Electronic skins (e-skins) have seen intense research and rapid development in the past two
decades. To mimic the capabilities of human skin, a multitude of flexible/stretchable sensors …

Aging is a major cause of many degenerative diseases. The most intuitive consequence of
aging is mainly manifested on the skin, resulting in cumulative changes in skin structure …

The skin, which is comprised of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, is the
largest organ in the human body and it plays a crucial role in the regulation of the body's …

Individuals who have lost the use of their hands because of amputation or spinal cord injury
can use prosthetic hands to restore their independence. A dexterous prosthesis requires the …

The multimodal properties of the human somatosensory system continue to be unravelled.
There is mounting evidence that one of these submodalities—touch—has another …

Componential theories of lexical semantics assume that concepts can be represented by
sets of features or attributes that are in some sense primitive or basic components of …

The sense of proprioception allows us to keep track of our limb posture and movements and
the sense of touch provides us with information about objects with which we come into …

Myofibroblasts are characterized by their expression of α-smooth muscle actin, their
enhanced contractility when compared to normal fibroblasts and their increased synthetic …

Haptic technology involves the use of electrical or mechanical means to stimulate afferent
nerves or mechanoreceptors in the skin as the basis for creating sensations of physical …

Movement disorders, which include disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia,
Tourette's syndrome, restless legs syndrome, and akathisia, have traditionally been …