Researchers at China’s Tsinghua University’s Shenzhen International Graduate School have developed a next-generation tactile ...

To reliably complete household chores, assemble products and tackle other manual tasks, robots should be able to adapt their ...

Zhejiang University researchers build a flexible robotic hand that literally “sees around corners,” combining deep learning ...

(Nanowerk News) Imagine an advanced robotic hand that can grasp a fragile piece of tofu without crushing it. A research team co-led by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has ...

Dual-triangular electrode layout with MXene/silicone nanocomposite achieves quite competitive omnidirectional force detection (threshold: 0.024 N) and angular resolution (5°) using only two electrodes ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Human skin is a sensitive detector of both pressure and temperature sets the performance benchmark for the development of artificial tactile systems. Researchers are working on ...

A research team has developed a new soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks such as ...

A new tactile glove could help regain motor function after stroke and enhance virtual gaming experiences. When you pick up a balloon, the pressure to keep hold of it is different from what you would ...

The latest tactile sensor advances from flexible electronics to multi-modal sensing. New manufacturing methods supporting scalable, cost-effective production. Best practices for integrating sensors, ...

A pair of robotics labs at a Swiss university have developed a soft, wearable skin that provides high-fidelity tactile feedback. Potential uses are wide-ranging and include rehabilitation and virtual ...