AI Skin Patch: Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new AI skin patch that can process health data on the body itself. Unlike smartwatches, it doesn't require a server.

AI Skin Patch can process data very fast

AI Skin Patch: The need for devices like smartwatches , fitness bands, and smart rings to monitor your health data may soon disappear. Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a skin-like computing patch that, with the help of AI, will process all data on the body itself. This means it won't send your data to a server like smartwatches and other devices. This patch, placed on your skin, will process the data immediately and on the spot as soon as it receives it.

What will be the benefit of AI Skin Patch?

Talking about smartwatches, they can monitor heart rate and movement data, but the entire data analysis process takes place on the server. At times, when every moment is crucial, this delay can be a significant problem. In such situations, this patch could save lives. It won't require an external server to process data. This patch has been in the works for several years. Researchers want to develop it as an intelligent device that can attach directly to biological tissue. Initial research showed that such a device could function with a few transistors, but preparing it for practical use remained a challenge. Now, researchers have overcome this challenge.

How will this patch work?

According to the report, the researchers used organic electrochemical transistors in this new patch. These work differently from the transistors used in computer chips. This device can process information using electric current and the movement of ions in an electrolyte layer. Because the electrolyte can store information, each transistor operates with its own memory. Although creating such a device was quite difficult, the researchers have used various methods to achieve this.

Where can it be used?

This device can be used to treat heart disease. It can help stop sudden electrical activity in the heart, which can be fatal if not stopped immediately. Similarly, it can help prevent heart attacks by measuring blood sugar, heart rate, and ECG.