SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 15, 2024Interesting Engineering

Ceramic breakthrough leads to soft, flexible sensors for robotics, prosthetics

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Empa researchers developed flexible sensors using ceramic particles in stretchy plastics, detecting pressure, temperature, and strain, which were tested in a prosthetic hand and could be integrated with artificial muscles for advanced robotic grippers and medical devices.

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