NTVNTVNuuanu TelevisionNuuanu Television

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Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

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What is biomedical What is biomedical engineering?engineering?

Biomedical engineering - application of Biomedical engineering - application of engineering principles and techniques to engineering principles and techniques to the medical ` the medical `

Close the gap between engineering and Close the gap between engineering and medicine. medicine.

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What body part did we choose?What body part did we choose?

SensesSensesSight, hearing, smell, and tasteSight, hearing, smell, and tasteSpecific parts of the bodySpecific parts of the body

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What body part did we choose?What body part did we choose?

TouchTouchFound all over bodyFound all over body

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DermisDermis

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The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.

What is the problem?What is the problem?

How do you recreate the feeling of touch?How do you recreate the feeling of touch?

Most force sensors are bulky.Most force sensors are bulky.

Invent thinner and more flexible force-Invent thinner and more flexible force-sensing padssensing pads

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E-skinE-skin

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Pressure sensitive electronic skin

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The nerve endings in your skin can tell if hot or cold

Touch and Pressure receptors both detect movement or pressure

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Nuuanu Touch Screen Television Studio

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Equipment that senses football moves

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"Fingernail Touch Sensors"

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"Fingernail Touch Sensors"

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Touch Sensors"

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Touch Sensors"

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Touch Sensors"

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How can we improve life with How can we improve life with technology?technology?

We can improve life with tech by making We can improve life with tech by making things safer with protective wear.things safer with protective wear.

Who invented touch sensors?Who invented touch sensors?

ScientistsScientists

DoctorsDoctors

EngineersEngineers

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