Abstract: Due to its flexibility and sensitivity, E-skin is increasingly used in applications in fields such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), biomedical engineering, and robotics. However, current e-skin technologies face challenges related to durability, self-healing, and sustainability. Addressing these issues, sustainable materials offer promising alternatives with unique physical properties. In this context, we explore how the inherent characteristics of biomaterials, such as bacterial cellulose, can be utilized for the development of e-skin. We demonstrate the design and use of bacterial cellulose as an e-skin by multilayer assembly, sensor development, and sensor integration into the material.
This project is a result of the "Bio-based Fabrication for Sustainable Interactive Systems" seminar at my university (Saarland University). I made this repository mainly to share the technology and information used to create the e-skin prototype. More details on the work that was done can be found in the paper, where we talk about growing, assembly, and evaluation.
