Near Field Communication (NFC) is a protocol for establishing wireless connection and data exchange between mobile devices such as cell phones, tablets or laptops. Researchers have now shown that unusual materials and design strategies enable NFC technology to be embedded into electronic systems that are ultrathin, soft and stretchable, with physical properties that resemble those of the human epidermis.
Device examples and combined computational studies of the mechanical and radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic characteristics establish a foundational understanding of all key aspects. This technology can be exploited in other classes of RF enabled devices, for mounting on the skin and other organs of the body.
