LED Tattoos Coming Soon To A Tattoo Parlor Near You

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a silk and silicon implant that sits under the skin transforming it into an LCD screen.  The implant is smaller than a grain of rice and can be controlled by other implants to display whatever content you choose when combined with bioluminescent ink.  Some of the preliminary uses being envisioned by researchers include an implantable blood sugar monitor, GPS maps on the back of your hands, and even ads displayed on human billboards.  Phillips has an idea for how this technology can be used with touch sensors to provide an intriguing sexual experience.  Click this link to view their video – View discretion is advised.  So, the next time someone looks down at a bare wrist and says “Look at the time, I’ve gotta run.” They may be looking at an LED wristwatch tattoo displaying not only the current time, but their entire schedule for the day. 

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One Response to “LED Tattoos Coming Soon To A Tattoo Parlor Near You”

  1. Great stuff here, I love it

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