Over the past decades, roboticists have developed increasingly advanced systems that can emulate some human capabilities and ...

A new pneumatic-driven soft robotics platform is offering a fresh approach to lifelike haptic feedback across virtual reality ...

EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, ...

Shape-shifting soft robots deliver customizable vibrations and stiffness, opening new possibilities in rehab and immersive ...

Hands and fingers can be used entirely normally while receiving tactile feedback. The unique device consists of a control box, wires, and some electrodes attached to different spots on the back of ...

In the fast-paced world of robotics, where both science fiction and reality intertwine, a groundbreaking development is capturing the imagination ...

As for the output, no vibromotors or actuators are in use – instead, tactile receptors are stimulated by passing small amounts of current through your skin, triggering your touch receptors ...

More information: Wael Othman et al, Off-the-Jaw Tactile Sensing System for Tissue Stiffness and Thickness Assessment in Minimally Invasive Surgery, IEEE Access (2025). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025. ...

The system uses off-the-jaw tactile sensing to assess tissue stiffness and thickness in minimally invasive surgery. It features a sensor-equipped handle that integrates easily with various ...