PMC

The optical images of conductive threads used in lighting LED on wearable clothes a), glove b), and lighting a small bulb electrical circuit c). d) Photographs of touch screen glove made by Cu–Ag nanonets, operating smart phone, e.g., touching, writing, and zoom‐in, respectively (from left to right). e) Photographs of normal glove (left) and operating smartphone invalidly (right). Schematic working mechanism of normal glove f) and touch screen glove g), respectively.

Soft robotic glove and control box characteristics: a Schematic of the soft robotic glove b Basic motion principle of the glove c Construction approach with different fabric layers of specific material properties and enclosed air bladders d Operating principle: finger extension and flexion motion are obtained when the respective chambers are pressurized e Portable, self-contained box used to actuate and control the glove

An example of how direct contamination can occur. The clean outer surface of a fresh top glove can touch the outer surface of a contaminated glove.

Glitterbug™ coating the top glove.