Abstract
Wearables have emerged as an increasingly promising interactive platform, imbuing the body with always-available computational capabilities. This unlocks a wide range of applications, including discreet information access, health, fitness, and fashion. Unlike previous platforms, wearable electronics require structural conformity, must be comfortable, and should be soft, elastic, and aesthetically appealing.We introduce ElectroDermis, a fabrication system that simplifies the creation of wearable electronics that are comfortable, elastic, and fully untethered. We envision a future where electronics can be temporarily attached to the body (like bandages or party masks), but functional and aesthetically pleasing. We describe our system in detail, along with illustrative examples, which we hope researchers and practitioners can leverage. Overall, we believe ElectroDermis offers a complementary approach to wearable electronics—one that places value on the notion of impermanence (i.e., the opposite of tattoos and implants), better conforming to the dynamic nature of the human body.