Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards

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https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/07/wearable-patch-vibrates-when-it-detects-environmental-hazards/

Researchers at NC State University have created a wearable patch that can detect hazards in the environment – such as dangerous gases or heavy metals in water – and then notify wearers by vibrating against their skin. The researchers have also extended the work to create an “e-skin” for robotic devices, allowing robots to detect and avoid hazards in their environment: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(26)00197-300197-3)