Scientists Give Robots Skin With Pain Sensations And Human-Like Reflexes

Robot skin that senses touch and pain — and triggers instant reflexes — makes robots more like humans. It probably also makes ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

New robotic skin lets humanoid robots sense pain and react instantly

If you accidentally put your hand on a hot object, you'll naturally pull it away fast, before you have to think about it.
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China develops neuromorphic e-skin that lets humanoid robots sense pain and react

Researchers in China built a neuromorphic robotic skin that lets humanoid robots sense pain and react instantly to harm.
Electronics For You

Robotic Skin With Built In Reflexes

Read on to know how researchers develop a sensory skin that helps robots feel damage and pull away from harmful contact in ...
UPI

Robot finger might someday take your pulse, check for tumors

A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests. The finger can take a person's pulse ...
Eureka

Chinese Scientists Develop Robotic E-Skin with Reflexive Pain Response

Researchers in China have created a neuromorphic robotic e-skin (NRE-skin) that allows humanoid robots to sense touch and ...
eWeek

China Unveils ‘Electronic Skin’ That Gives Robots Human-Like Reflexes

China has developed a neuromorphic electronic skin that lets robots feel touch, detect injury, and react to pain with ...
Crain's New York

Robotic massage table finds sweet spot for investors

Traditional masseuses can use a hand, according to a young New York startup seeking to make waves with a robotic massage table. Chelsea-based Aescape raised $83 million from investors hoping to propel ...