Talk: Smart surgical gloves - precision at your fingertips
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
Imagine a glove so sensitive it can detect the lightest touch, the slightest pressure, and even tiny shifts in friction. Now imagine that glove guiding a surgeon’s hand in the operating theatre. In this talk, discover how ultra-low-cost nano-sensors - costing less than a pound each - are being used to create smart surgical gloves that enhance precision and safety. Also learn about the broader healthcare advances this research may facilitate.
Join Professor Manish Tiwari, part of Nanotechnology and Virtual Reality for Safer Surgery exhibit group, to explore how sensing technology is transforming the future of healthcare, one touch at a time.
Attending the event
The talk will be held in the Dining room on Wednesday 2 July 2025, 1pm – 1.30pm.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- The room has limited capacity, so we recommend that visitors arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the talks. We operate a first-come, first-served policy
- The talk will take place in person at the Royal Society and will also be livestreamed on the Royal Society YouTube channel
- Live subtitles will be available in-person and virtually
- Suitable for students (14+)
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
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