Sensitive skin can enable robots to detect information about surroundings like humans
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UK researchers developed a flexible, conductive robotic skin that senses surroundings like humans. With over 860,000 tiny pathways, the single sensor material detects various types of touch, pressure, temperature, and damage simultaneously. Though less sensitive than human skin, it was tested on a hand-shaped model using stimuli and machine learning to interpret sensory data. This technology could enhance robotic interaction with the physical world.
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