Researchers from Beijing Normal University, Sun Yat-sen University, and Guilin University of Electronic Technology have created an accessible device, utilizing a wearable sticker. The research, published in Biomedical Optics Express, details how the device translates gestures or facial expressions into words or commands. The device is also capable of detecting subtle body movements. TechXplore shares.
The new sensor combines a soft and flexible material called polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS, with an optical component known as a fiber Bragg grating (FBG). The researchers designed it to be comfortable for long-term wear while also having the ability to detect movements with high accuracy.
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