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 ...

This clever research from the University of Chicago’s Human Computer Integration Lab demonstrates a fascinating way to let users “feel” objects in VR, without anything getting in … ...

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

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 ...