Is Google working on tattoos?

Google, with the support of scientists from Saarland University in Germany, is working on a high-tech temporary tattoo that basically turns your skin into a fully-functional touchpad.

How do smart tattoos work?

In short, “Smart Tattoos” (aka “epidermal electronic systems”, but that’s less sexy) are personalized circuits, adhesives, conductors and microprocessors that can be “glued” onto the skin. They can then send signals to devices via touch, and allow its users to interact with the world around them.

Can you get a smart tattoo?

Scientists have created “smart tattoos” that can be applied to people’s skin and glow. The tattoos rely on the same light-emitting technology found in everything from TVs to smartphone screens. But they can be applied in the same way as a temporary tattoo: put onto paper and then transferred onto a person’s skin.

What is a digital tattoo?

A digital footprint (sometimes called digital tattoo) is the information that exists online about you and your activity. Being safe and responsible online will help ensure your digital footprint does not damage your reputation.

Can tattoos be digitized?

With the development in 3D printing as well as circuit printing technologies, flexible electronics, and materials, applying the so-called digital tattoos or electronic tattoos on the skin for some days or even weeks became possible.

What does a Medusa tattoo mean?

According to The Met Museum, Medusa is portrayed in most Greek art as an “apotropaic symbol used to protect and ward off the negative,” representing a “dangerous threat meant to deter other dangerous threats, an image of evil to repel evil.”

What is an electronic tattoo?

What does Cleopatra tattoo mean?

A Cleopatra tattoo may be a powerful image for a woman in power. A Cleopatra tattoo can symbolize women in power and excellent leadership skills. Cleopatra would often dress up as the goddess Isis- not just for the fashion.

What does a rabbit tattoo mean?

In China, this Zodiac symbol is a protector, giving a long life and happiness. A joyful animal that appears with the return of Spring, the rabbit is also associated with fertility and Easter, for Christian symbolism but mostly just chocolate bunnies! We can also quote the mythical Jackalope.