Scientists have developed an affordable, durable and highly sensitive robotic 'skin' that can be worn on robots' hands like gloves, allowing them to sense information about their environment in a similar way to humans. (Image courtesy of University of Cambridge)
Scientists have created a new kind of electronic “skin” that could give robots the ability to “feel” a variety of tactile sensations, such as pokes, bumps, temperature changes and even the sensation of being stabbed.
The skin is made from a conductive gelatin-based material that can be molded into a variety of shapes. Using a special type of electrode, the material can pick up signals from hundreds of thousands of pathways that correspond to different sensations of touch and pressure.
The scientists noted that the material could be used in humanoid robots or human prosthetics, where the sense of touch is critical, as well as in a broader range of applications in the automotive industry and in disaster relief. Their findings were published June 11 in the journal Science Robotics.
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