Fri Jan 17 17:11:28 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Scientists Develop Pain-Sensing Device Mimicking Human Adaptation
**Bengaluru, January 18, 2025** – Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have made a breakthrough in wearable technology by developing a device that senses strain, mimics pain perception, and adapts its electrical response accordingly. The device, created using a network of silver wires embedded in a stretchable material, could revolutionize health monitoring systems.
Inspired by the human body’s ability to habituate to pain, the researchers designed a sensor that not only detects strain but also learns and adapts to repeated stimuli. When stretched, small gaps appear in the silver wire network, temporarily disrupting the electrical pathway. An electric pulse then prompts the silver to reconnect, effectively “remembering” the event. With each subsequent stretch and reconnection, the device adjusts its response, mirroring the human body’s adaptation to prolonged pain.
This innovative device combines sensing and adaptive response in a single, flexible unit, eliminating the need for complex external sensors. The Department of Science and Technology highlights the potential for more advanced health monitoring systems that can detect stress in real-time, providing valuable feedback to both doctors and patients. The technology paves the way for smart wearables that can accurately and dynamically respond to the body’s physical state.
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