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Engineering smart tattoos

A team at Carnegie Mellon University is creating a printable smart tattoo.

Aired 06/26/2017

SciTech Now

Engineering smart tattoos

Clip: Season 3 Episode 335 | 6m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

A team at Carnegie Mellon University is creating a printable smart tattoo.

From smartwatches to Bluetooth shoes, electronic wearable devices have exploded in popularity. Now engineers are working to create lighter, thinner, and more efficient electronics. A team at Carnegie Mellon University has even created a printable smart tattoo that can monitor body functions.

Aired 06/26/2017

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