A soft robotic link capable of tactile and proximity sensing (IMAGE)

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

A soft robotic link capable of tactile and proximity sensing

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The inside of ProTac’s ‘skin’ is covered with reflective markers. Cameras at the ends of the robotic link can capture changes in the relative positions of the markers, which indicates physical touch. Moreover, the skin can be made entirely transparent by applying an external voltage, allowing these cameras to detect objects in close proximity.

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Van Anh Ho from JAIST.

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