Inspired by the infundibulum and circumferential rim of the suckers of octopi, KAUST researchers have developed a way to rapidly and cheaply create medical patches that carry ‘adhesive miniaturized octopus-like suckers’ (AMOS). These patches are reusable, flexible, biocompatible, breathable, and can monitor vital signs.
The patches are attached with an electrode that monitors several types of biosignal.
