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Photo: A theremin, by Carro Willis, via Flickr (cropped).

Hand Me Some Information: Using Finger Heat for Signals

Researchers show that the hand can reveal information as infrared light, which can be manipulated in multiple ways for encryption, illumination, and design. Read More ›
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Design at Your Fingertips: Researchers Struggle to Model Sense of Touch

Your hands feel in detail thanks to tens of thousands of sensors, and detailed information encoded by their positions and firing times. Read More ›

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