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NTV Nuuanu Television
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Biomedical Engineering
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What is biomedical engineering? Biomedical engineering - application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical ` Close the gap between engineering and medicine.
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What body part did we choose? Senses Sight, hearing, smell, and taste Specific parts of the body Specific parts of the body
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What body part did we choose? Touch Found all over body
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Dermis The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.
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What is the problem? How do you recreate the feeling of touch? Most force sensors are bulky. Invent thinner and more flexible force- sensing pads
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E-skin Pressure sensitive electronic skin
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The nerve endings in your skin can tell if hot or cold
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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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Touch Sensors"
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How can we improve life with technology? We can improve life with tech by making things safer with protective wear.
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Who invented touch sensors? ScientistsDoctorsEngineers
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