British scientists have developed a new robot skin that can sense a variety of information – Passionategeekz –

[CNMO Technology News]According to Xinhua News Agency, British researchers recently developed an innovative robot skin, which has brought new breakthroughs to the robot’s tactile perception. This skin made of soft and low-cost gel material can sense various physical information such as pressure and temperature at the same time, and can distinguish multiple contact points, allowing robots to obtain and understand their surroundings closer to humans.

Research teams from the University of Cambridge and University College London published their research results in the American journal Science Robotics. According to the paper, this new flexible conductive skin is not only easy to manufacture, but also has the ability to reshape, which can be reshaped into various complex shapes after melting. This provides greater flexibility and adaptability to the design of robots.

The core of this technology is the use of a single sensor that can respond to different senses of touch, achieving what is called “multimodal perception”. Although there are certain challenges in isolating the specific source of each signal from multiple signals, this approach makes the material easier to manufacture while also enhancing its robustness and durability. This means that robots with this skin will be able to operate and interact effectively in a more diverse environment.

The researchers said that the new technology allows robots to interact with the physical world more meaningfully, opening up new possibilities for improving the functionality and scope of applications of robots. For example, in the field of service robots, such skins can allow robots to better understand and respond to user needs; in industrial environments, it helps to improve the operating accuracy and safety of automation equipment.

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