A resistive touchscreen is a type of display that registers touch through pressure applied to the screen. It consists of two flexible layers separated by a small gap. When pressure is applied, the layers touch each other, creating a circuit that registers the location of the touch. This technology is commonly used in devices like ATM machines and industrial equipment. Resistive touchscreens can be operated with any object, including fingers, styluses, or gloves, making them versatile in various environments. However, they typically do not support multi-touch gestures, which limits their functionality compared to capacitive touchscreens.