Sensor Closeup (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption Laid atop a human palm is the plastic-and-black sensor developed by Stanford engineers. This sensor can detect pressure and transmit that touch sensation to nerve cells. Engineers plan to greatly miniaturize this sensor, and embed a network of such devices onto artificial skin-like coverings for prosthetic limbs, creating mechanical appendages with some of the sensory capabilities of human skin. Credit Bao Lab Usage Restrictions For non-profit use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.