Skin-based bioelectronics applications are becoming more common in healthcare markets, but one challenge is keeping these devices in contact with bodies that are in constant motion. This conformal contact with the skin allows for bio-signal acquisition, especially for curvilinear areas of the body, so that the devices can send health data to external networks. 

Raudel Avila, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Rice University, was determined to develop an improved geometrical and mechanical design for bioelectronics that improves wearability, efficiency, and comfort.