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The "human skin" phone case reacts in the sun. Photo: Virgin Media O2 . |
From colorful, eco-friendly accessories, the market has recently launched a phone case made from human skin. The product is called Skincase, an idea of cooperation between British network operator O2, researcher Marc Teyssier and The British Skin Foundation.
It sounds creepy, but the case isn’t actually made from real human skin. The synthetic material on the outside is designed to feel and react to the environment like human skin.
Essentially, the Skincase “burns” when exposed to UV rays, simulating the damage that the sun causes to our bodies. At that point, the user needs to reapply sunscreen. To create this case, Teyssier combined 3D printing techniques with flexible plastic filaments and silicone.
Skincase is designed with three different skin tones. Each version will react to UV rays by changing color, just like real human skin when exposed to sunlight. The surface of the case is covered with a special composite layer that reacts to ultraviolet rays, helping to simulate the effects of sunlight and the dangers of UV rays.
Marc Teyssier has previously created a synthetic skin that can be glued onto phones. When he first introduced the technology to the public in 2019, he said he was creating an accessory that could sense human touch and even respond to it, as a way to provide comfort.
The manufacturer's message aims to raise health awareness among users. With temperatures rising in many parts of the world during the summer, organizations want to promote the harmful effects of overexposure to the sun.
O2 says Skincase is designed to address the serious gap between people’s awareness and behaviour when it comes to sun protection. The network points out that more than half of Britons (56%) check their phones three or more times during the hottest hours of the day, between 11am and 4pm.
However, only 20% of the population reapply sunscreen at the same frequency. More worryingly, 9% don’t apply sunscreen at all during peak hours when UV rays are strongest.
“I always try to create projects that connect people’s digital lives with their physical health. Skincase is a great example of how technology can be used to raise health awareness and encourage positive behavior change,” Teyssier shared.
Users won't be able to buy it right away because it's a limited edition product. According to Techradar, the Skincase was created to spark discussion, as a reminder that people should care for their skin as much as they care for their phones.
Source: https://znews.vn/op-lung-da-nguoi-canh-bao-dieu-gi-post1571945.html
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