Sensor skin enabling tasks that can be difficult for machines (IMAGE)

University of British Columbia

Sensor skin enabling tasks that can be difficult for machines

Caption

The sensor enables a prosthetic or robotic arm to respond to tactile stimuli with dexterity and precision, such as holding fragile objects like an egg without dropping or damaging them.

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Credit: Lou Bosshart/UBC

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