On a new episode of ID the Future, Sarah Chaffee talks with Center for Science & Culture Senior Fellow and physician Geoffrey Simmons about the design behind the sense of touch. We’re now seeing attempts to mimic the natural phenomenon of touch in medical technology — including a DARPA project that seeks to develop a prosthetic hand that can feel. Dr. Simmons explains how touch works, and examines the possibility of scientists being able to imitate the design of sensation for technological use.
How We Feel: The Sensation of Touch
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