Robots are becoming increasingly capable in vision and movement, yet touch remains one of their major weaknesses. Now, ...

A recent study published in Engineering presents a significant advancement in robotic tactile sensing technology. Researchers have developed a novel soft tactile unit named the F 3 T sensor, which can ...

(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 ...

A wave of recent research has brought robotic touch sensitivity closer to human fingertips than ever before, driven by ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Tactile sensors are widely used in robotics, prosthetics, wearable devices, and healthcare monitoring. These devices detect and convert external stimuli such as pressure and force into electrical ...

Why auxetic materials offer some unique advantages in sensor fabrication. How additive manufacturing was used with autextic materials to create unique pressure and force sensors. The structure and ...

The human fingertip is an exquisitely sensitive instrument for perceiving objects in our environment via the sense of touch. A team of Chinese scientists has mimicked the underlying perceptual ...