Sensors > Touch

Stretchy gel sensor detects solid-state skin biomarkers

22 August, 2024

Researchers have developed a wearable, stretchable, hydrogel-based sensor that detects biomarkers such as cholesterol and lactate — directly on the skin.


Wearable health sensor charges without wires or batteries

10 May, 2024

Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a material that is soft, self-charging and battery free, marking a step forward in the future of self-health monitoring.


Machine learning used to create fabric-based touch sensor

25 April, 2024 by Joey Pitchford, NC State University

Integrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games.


Wearable sensor measures real skin feel

24 April, 2024

A team of researchers has developed a wearable skin sensor that offers precise, objective and quantifiable measurements of tactile sensations.


Bionic finger renders 3D images of electronic devices

22 February, 2023

A team of researchers has created a bionic finger that can create 3D maps of the interiors of any object by poking it repeatedly.


Electronic skin creates vivid touch experience for VR

08 February, 2023

Researchers have introduced WeTac, a thin, wearable electronic 'skin' that provides tactile feedback to users in VR and AR environments.


VR glove brings physical touch to the metaverse

25 January, 2023

Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed the HaptGlove, a virtual reality glove that reportedly makes the sense of touch more realistic in the virtual world.


Wearable device takes the sense of touch to the metaverse

23 November, 2022

Researchers have developed a novel wearable tactile rendering system that mimics touch sensations with high spatial resolution and a rapid response rate.


Touch-sensitive e-skin helps robots learn from feeling pain

17 June, 2022

Engineers developed the artificial skin with a processing system based on synaptic transistors, which mimics the brain's neural pathways in order to learn.


Improving touch sensitivity in industrial robots

17 December, 2021

The technology means robots are able to manipulate tiny glass lenses, electronics components and engine gears without damaging them.


Outdoor wayfinders deployed at Sydney Olympic Park

16 November, 2021

Zytronic's all-weather projected capacitive (PCT and MPCT) touch sensors are helping visitors to Sydney Olympic Park navigate their way around.


Soft sensor for robots mimics human skin

10 March, 2021

Researchers have developed a soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks.


Top five innovative printed/flexible sensor technologies

24 February, 2021 by Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst

Printed/flexible sensors can measure a wide range of parameters and can be employed in emerging applications, including IIoT, wearables, automotive interiors and smart buildings.


Vision-guided artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch

15 February, 2021

Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin for robots that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to several applications.


Hysteresis-free performance for soft sensor material

04 November, 2020

Tactile Resistive Annularly Cracked E-Skin (TRACE) is claimed to be five times better than conventional soft materials, making it suitable for various sensor applications.


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