Possible way to use magnets for mounting stuff on skin.
As you probably all know, pinching skin between two magnets is a pretty bad idea.
I think it would be possible to use special magnets called polymagnets to fix that problem: They both repel AND attract depending on the distance.
My idea is that, using a few magnets on each side of, lets say an arm for example, it would be possible to get the magnets to levitate an outer shell in place slightly above the arm. That way, there would be no pinching.
Of course, that still leaves the issue of bioproofing them... Also, I'm not too sure how the force generated would impact their position, perhaps they would try to move away.
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I'd be interested to see if they're able to print the same complex arrangements on a much smaller scale and how they would function. I'm also curious to know if the spring arrangement is only possible with a latch configuration, as that would limit the implant mounting potential.