Robots do not look human just yet, but soon they may get the "human touch." Researchers say they have developed a flexible sensor able to detect temperature, pressure and humidity simultaneously ...

This novel sensor accurately recognizes and distinguish objects up to 10 centimeters – about four inches – away without needing to touch them physically. As such, the touchless sensor could ...

Researchers at the Technical University Munich have developed a sensor array that gives robots a sense of touch.

A robot arm wrapped in sensor-laden skin has been given the ability to navigate using a keen sense of touch, a development that allows it to work closely and comfortably alongside humans.