Life-changing implantable tactile sensors offer new hope for paralyzed individuals

The sense of touch is critical to dexterous use of the hands and thus an essential component of efforts to restore hand function after amputation or paralysis. (CREDIT: Nature Microsystems and Nanoengineering) Tactile mechanoreceptors, those tiny sensors embedded in our skin that allow us to feel sensations and interact with our environment, are an essential part of our daily lives. They enable us to grasp objects, detect pressure, and experience the world through our sense of touch. However, fo