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Self-powered implant could restore sense of touch to injured fingers

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When someone injures a nerve in a body part such as a finger, it’s not uncommon for that part to end up with a permanently decreased sense of touch. A self-powered implantable sensor, however, could one day restore sensitivity to such injured areas.Con… Continue reading Self-powered implant could restore sense of touch to injured fingers→

Touch-sensitive, self-healing AiFoam may find use in robotics and more

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There are now a number of materials designed to give robots or prostheses a sense of touch. And while most of them are thin and skin-like, a new alternative takes the form of a spongey foam – and it combines several desirable qualities.Continue Reading… Continue reading Touch-sensitive, self-healing AiFoam may find use in robotics and more→

ShadowSense tech tracks shadows to give robots a sense of touch

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There are currently a number of groups developing touch-sensitive electronic skin for robots. Scientists at Cornell University are pursuing a simpler approach, however, using shadow-imaging cameras to let robots know when they’re being touched.Continue… Continue reading ShadowSense tech tracks shadows to give robots a sense of touch→

“Imperceptible” skin records wearers’ finger pressure

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Although we’ve already heard about pressure-sensitive “skins” that could be applied to robotic or prosthetic appendages, Japanese scientists have created one for use on real human fingers. And while you might wonder why they bothered, it actually has a… Continue reading “Imperceptible” skin records wearers’ finger pressure→