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…major leap in compliant and tactile design. Softer, more adaptive fingertips increase surface contact area, enabling more stable grasps across objects of varied shapes and sizes. After surveying existing market options, Figure found that current tactile sensors had inherent limitations that could not withstand real-world use. This led to the internal development of its first-generation tactile sensor, guided by three…
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…system that translates English into tactile fingerspelling. HapWare won $2,500 for its communication system using computer vision and haptic technology for people who are blind, low-vision or deafblind. And the people’s choice award, with a $2,500 prize, went to Cami Health for its personal assistant software application for caregivers of disabled children. DisabilityTech Pitch Challenge information The event was sponsored…
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…robotic arm is equipped with tactile sensors that detect pressure and weight, allowing it to handle items with human-like dexterity, according to the company. In addition, its battery capacity is now doubled, allowing for up to 12 hours of continuous operation on a single charge. RaaS model for deployment Brightpick offers Autopicker 2.0 through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which the…
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…sensors support secondary development of tactile AI algorithms for dexterous hands. Power transmission supports tactile proprioception The hand also features a high-power density hollow-cup motor and drive, high-precision encoder, and low damping small clearance reducer. Power is delivered through 12 self-developed micro force-controlled composite transmission joints that enable robots to achieve tactile proprioception (knowing where their limbs are in 3D…
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…announced the integration of new tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix general purpose humanoids. Sanctuary AI said the integration will enable teleoperation pilots to more effectively use the dexterity capabilities of general purpose robots to achieve complex, touch-driven tasks with precision and accuracy. Richer behavioral data collected from the new sensors will also allow for improvement of embodied physical AI…
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…types such as visual, auditory, tactile, and proprioceptive, to help robots perceive and interpret their surroundings. Implementing multimodal sensing in robotics can significantly enhance their ability to make decisions and control various tasks. In manufacturing applications, where a vast range of sensor data such as force, pressure, temperature, hyperspectral imaging, and acoustic are used, multimodal sensing can prove especially beneficial.…
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Piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors, crucial for applications in robotics and wearable devices, face challenges in flexibility and environmental resilience. In a new study, researchers from Chung-Ang University in South Korea have developed manufacturing strategies to enhance sensor performance by optimizing material properties and fabrication techniques. According to the researchers, these advancements are set to drive the creation of highly…
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…53 degrees of freedom, advanced tactile sensors, and FSA 2.0 actuators. It can deliver precise, human-like movements and is suitable for industries requiring dexterity, agility, and extended operations. Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 Humanoid Robot: Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 humanoid now offers improved walking speed, hand mobility, and tactile sensors. Enabled by AI, it can autonomously perform delicate tasks, making it…
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…alongside novel robot hardware for tactile interaction, according to Robust. “Carter Pro is aware of its environment and people around it in a way no other robot is, and its AI makes it responsive to circumstances in a way that makes sense to people working with or near the robot,” said Rodney Brooks, co-founder and CTO of Robust.AI. “These robots…
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…of freedom. It boasts built-in tactile sensors, a simple transmission structure, powerful motor joints and other in-house technologies. They not only bolster motion control precision, but also contribute to smooth and reliable operation. Embedded into each fingertip of the XHand are highly sensitive array sensors that collect and generate information including the size, shape, texture, softness and force feedback of…
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…with G1, G1 EDU supports Dex3-1 force-controlled dexterous hand installation, optional tactile sensor arrays, greater knee joint torque and arm load and optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin high computing power module to support secondary development.
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…standards Improved visual acuity and tactile sensing, leading to higher-fidelity data to train the AI control system The time it takes for new tasks to be automated has gone from weeks to less than 24 hours, marking a major inflection point in task automation speed and autonomous system capability “It’s incredible to see the progress that has been made in…
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…of 2023 for its 3D tactile-sensing system through a digital sense of touch. The company announced a global partnership to develop and sell systems globally with Hexagon earlier this week. “Across our three cohorts, we have witnessed how startup innovation empowers manufacturing leaders to confront society's future challenges,” said Milan Kocić, Head of Sixth Sense at Hexagon. “Sixth Sense is…
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…frontier has opened – comprehending tactile sensations. Imagine a robotic finger gliding across a glass surface, identifying subtle imperfections, discerning temperature variations, and effortlessly distinguishing between metal and wood. In the dynamic landscape of today's technological frontiers, touch stands as a game-changer for robots and the industrial sectors they serve. Let’s delve into the latest advances in human-like touch and…
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An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using artificial intelligence to inform its actions. The new Bi-Touch system, designed by scientists at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, allows robots to carry out manual tasks by sensing what to do from a digital helper. The findings, published in IEEE Robotics and…
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