Tactile

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Finger-shaped tactile sensor advances robotic touch with multi-directional force detection and material identification
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Finger-shaped tactile sensor advances robotic touch with multi-directional force detection and material identification

a) Schematic of the overall structure of the FTS inspired by human fingers. b) Schematic diagram of the FTS on a robot and...

Tactile sensors are less important than the order of learning experiences for robotic hands, study shows
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Tactile sensors are less important than the order of learning experiences for robotic hands, study shows

Overview of simulation environment and learning. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp8407 How does a robotic arm or a prosthetic hand learn a...

Scientists uncover advanced manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors
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Scientists uncover advanced manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors

Schematic illustration of highly sensitive and self-powered sensing applications based on piezoelectric and triboelectric. Credit: International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (2024). DOI: 10.1088/2631-7990/ad88be...

Tactile perception method uses structural color for precision
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Tactile perception method uses structural color for precision

Schematics of tactile perception method based on flexible grating structural color. Credit: National Science Review (2024). DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae413 A team led by Prof....