Cheaper, transparent smart skin powers itself (GIZMAG)

[jeffbert]

It has a very fine 'pitch' sensitivity to touch, just about 1 mm.

http://www.gizmag.com/transparent-self-powered-smart-skin/42827/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=43e6b036ed-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-43e6b036ed-76704577

[CommanderEVE]

Reminds me of the technology used in Ava from the film Ex Machina. She also generated energy when she moved and had clear, thin plastic skin that could sense things.

This is also very good for those who use prosthetic limbs.