South Korean scientists have made a breakthrough in prosthetics research by developing an artificial skin that can sense touch, temperature and humidity.

The research team led by Seoul National University Professor Kim Dae-hyeong announced Wednesday that it developed the smart prosthetic skin by embedding flexible micro sensor arrays in ultra-thin silicon nanoribbon.
 
The team said it confirmed through testing on mice that the collection of stretchable sensors and actuators facilitate highly localized mechanical and thermal skin-like perception in response to external stimuli.
 
The researchers expect the stretchable artificial skin to be applied to various areas of the body like the wrists.
   
The development was introduced in the international academic journal, Nature Communications.