Resistive touch screens are a type of display technology that registers touch through pressure applied to the screen. They consist of two flexible layers separated by a small gap. When pressure is applied, the layers touch, creating a circuit that registers the location of the touch. This technology is commonly used in devices like ATM machines and industrial equipment. One of the main advantages of resistive touch screens is their ability to work with any pointing device, including fingers, styluses, or gloves. However, they typically offer lower clarity and responsiveness compared to capacitive touch screens, which rely on the electrical properties of the human body.