The device comprises a hexagonal array of 19 actuators, which provide haptic feedback. Credit: Northwestern University A Northwestern University-led team of engineers has developed a new type of wearable device that stimulates the skin to deliver various complex sensations. The thin, flexible device gently adheres to the skin, providing more realistic and immersive sensory experiences. Although the new device obviously lends itself to gaming and virtual reality (VR), the researchers also envisio...