Machine learning used to create fabric-based touch sensor
25 April, 2024 by Joey Pitchford, NC State UniversityIntegrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games.
Wearable sensor measures real skin feel
24 April, 2024A team of researchers has developed a wearable skin sensor that offers precise, objective and quantifiable measurements of tactile sensations.
Bionic finger renders 3D images of electronic devices
22 February, 2023A team of researchers has created a bionic finger that can create 3D maps of the interiors of any object by poking it repeatedly.
Electronic skin creates vivid touch experience for VR
08 February, 2023Researchers have introduced WeTac, a thin, wearable electronic 'skin' that provides tactile feedback to users in VR and AR environments.
VR glove brings physical touch to the metaverse
25 January, 2023Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed the HaptGlove, a virtual reality glove that reportedly makes the sense of touch more realistic in the virtual world.
Wearable device takes the sense of touch to the metaverse
23 November, 2022Researchers have developed a novel wearable tactile rendering system that mimics touch sensations with high spatial resolution and a rapid response rate.
Touch-sensitive e-skin helps robots learn from feeling pain
17 June, 2022Engineers developed the artificial skin with a processing system based on synaptic transistors, which mimics the brain's neural pathways in order to learn.
Improving touch sensitivity in industrial robots
17 December, 2021The technology means robots are able to manipulate tiny glass lenses, electronics components and engine gears without damaging them.
Outdoor wayfinders deployed at Sydney Olympic Park
16 November, 2021Zytronic's all-weather projected capacitive (PCT and MPCT) touch sensors are helping visitors to Sydney Olympic Park navigate their way around.
Soft sensor for robots mimics human skin
10 March, 2021Researchers have developed a soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks.
Top five innovative printed/flexible sensor technologies
24 February, 2021 by Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology AnalystPrinted/flexible sensors can measure a wide range of parameters and can be employed in emerging applications, including IIoT, wearables, automotive interiors and smart buildings.
Vision-guided artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch
15 February, 2021Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin for robots that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to several applications.
Hysteresis-free performance for soft sensor material
04 November, 2020Tactile Resistive Annularly Cracked E-Skin (TRACE) is claimed to be five times better than conventional soft materials, making it suitable for various sensor applications.
Intelligent sensing abilities make robots smarter
23 July, 2020Researchers have developed a way to equip robots with an exceptional sense of touch, as well as the ability to process sensory information quickly and intelligently.
Highly sensitive sensors help enhance human touch
20 February, 2020Scientists have created a system based on a crack-based sensor that is said to be so sensitive that it allows the wearer to detect the light brush of a feather.
