Domestic researchers are releasing to the public the results of their research and development related to nanotechnology, which manipulates materials measuring one billionth of a meter in size.

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced that it will participate in ‘Nano Korea 2024’ held at KINTEX in Ilsan for three days starting on the 3rd and exhibit cutting-edge nano new technologies.

At this exhibition, ETRI will present to the public a total of nine sectors, including six nano-related technologies closely related to our lives, such as △integrated tactile sensor robots, △medical fields such as musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, and △neuromorphic artificial intelligence technology, which are currently under R&D or have been derived from research results, and three businesses.

Among the technologies exhibited by ETRI, the most notable ones include △360-degree omnidirectional tactile sensor robot hand technology, △wearable sensor technology for musculoskeletal monitoring, and △flexible tensile patch technology for real-time blood pressure monitoring.

First, the '360-degree omnidirectional tactile sensor robot hand technology' is based on air pressure.It is a technology that combines a high-durability pressure sensor and the latest robot hand.

ETRI has succeeded in developing an advanced sensor that can identify the stiffness information of an object in real time through the development of air chamber-type flexible tactile sensor hardware technology with stiffness similar to human skin and high-resolution signal processing circuit technology.

'Wearable sensor technology for musculoskeletal monitoring' is a wearable healthcare sensor technology that utilizes flexible pressure sensors and vibration sensors that can be attached to the skin or worn over clothing.

It is convenient because it can be worn over clothes and measured, and you can be free from discomfort caused by oil and sweat on the skin when measuring.

In the future, it can be applied in various medical fields such as muscle injury rehabilitation treatment in athletes, management of sarcopenia in the elderly, and long-term rehabilitation of patients with muscle paralysis.

'Flexible stretchable patch technology for real-time blood pressure monitoring' is a sensor technology that provides real-time continuous blood pressure information by attaching a patch-shaped device that is thin, flexible, and stretchable like skin to the chest.

Even when measuring blood pressure while standing or moving, it is possible to measure within the normal range, and convenience has been improved as it can be measured without a wire.

In addition, the ETRI research team will exhibit: △object recognition and classification technology using a robot hand, △neuromorphic artificial intelligence chip technology, and △low-temperature process high-conductivity electrode paste material and process technology.

ETRI Super Intelligence Creative Research Institute Director Min Ok-ki said, “Nanotechnology is a core basic technology for new growth engines that can diversify utilization. By disclosing meaningful results developed through the efforts of ETRI researchers to the public, we will increase understanding of nanotechnology and make it an opportunity to get closer to commercialization of the technology.”