Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has developed a ring-shaped device that helps speed up the analysis of skin care cosmetics.
The wearable device, called HapSense, is shaped like a signet ring and is worn on the tip of your finger. It sensitively captures friction and pressure data in near real time, providing „accurate, objective and quantifiable“ tactile measurements.
Why is it important?
According to NTU Singapore, this device:wide range of poses Insights into the effects of skin care products on your skin. It can speed up analysis “up to 10 times” at a “fraction” of the cost of typical skin test panels.
It will also enable scientists to perform AI-driven big data analysis using multiple years of data on the effectiveness of different products, allowing them to “formulate skincare products and skin care products for different skin types and demographics.” Gain insights to help you personalize your plans.
HapSense, a project funded by a partnership between Procter & Gamble and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, has potential applications for testing products beyond skin care, including baby care and feminine care.
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