Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden transfer of static electricity between two objects with different charge potentials, typically caused by near contact. Even the smallest discharge can ...

Many materials involved in manufacturing, handling, and using microelectronic parts easily become electrostatically charged when rubbed. If charged surfaces come near static-sensitive ...

To prevent this, ESD wrist straps and similar are essential tools, as they prevent the build-up of a charge on your humanoid’s skin, essentially like a very large electrolyte-filled capacitor.