German scientists have developed an ultra-thin, energy-efficient electronic skin that can detect and track magnetic fields, ...

Imagine being able to control your smartphone underwater, or move through virtual worlds just by waving your hand—no wires, ...

Scientists have discovered a way to give robots a sense of touch without the need for expensive artificial skin. A team from ... to let the robot sensitively feel the surrounding environment ...

Northwestern's wireless device mimics real touch by replicating vibrations, pressure, stretching, and more—delivering a ...

But, robots have not yet been able to have a sense of touch - could this be about to change? This video is from BBC Click, the BBC’s flagship technology programme. The English trainspotter goes ...

The outer layer feels light touch and slow vibration ... dealing with all the variety we do. “That's why a hybrid robot, designed like the human hand, is so valuable—it combines soft and rigid ...

It is, however, a serious research project concept called "Skin-On Interfaces" that's exploring different ways to interact with the technology that we often touch to control, like smartphones and ...

“I think living skin is the ultimate solution to give robots the look and touch of living creatures since it is exactly the same material that covers animal bodies,” Takeuchi tells Newsweek. The skin ...