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 ...

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 ...

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.

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