Invisible ink measures UV exposure via wearable technology

Posted on 26 Sep 2018 by Maddy White

An active ink embedded in a wearable device has been developed by researchers, to help monitor exposure and vitamin absorption of UV rays.

The color-changing sensors come in six variations. The wearable sensors have been developed by RMIT University researchers and change colour when exposed to different types of UV rays. The sensors come in six variations to reflect the range in human skin tone. The discovery could help to provide people with an…

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