Intelligent sensing abilities make robots smarter
23 July, 2020Researchers have developed a way to equip robots with an exceptional sense of touch, as well as the ability to process sensory information quickly and intelligently.
Highly sensitive sensors help enhance human touch
20 February, 2020Scientists have created a system based on a crack-based sensor that is said to be so sensitive that it allows the wearer to detect the light brush of a feather.
Bimodal sensor processes both touchless and tactile stimuli
21 November, 2019The new sensor could simplify the interplay between humans and machines, providing a seamless interactive platform for virtual and augmented reality scenarios.
Artificial skin improves sensory ability of robots
06 November, 2019Researchers have combined artificial skin with control algorithms, creating what is claimed to be the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin.
Fancy a phone case made of artificial skin?
30 October, 2019Researchers have developed an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices such as phones, wearables and computers.
Knock knock: object interaction with a smartphone
15 October, 2019Researchers have developed a new technology that identifies objects and executes actions following a simple knock against a smartphone. The software is powered by machine learning that analyses sounds, vibrations and other reactions.
Super-sensitive electronic skin for robots and prosthetics
31 July, 2019Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin has ultrahigh responsiveness and robustness to damage, and can be paired with any kind of sensor skin layers to function effectively as an electronic skin.
Smart sensors keep medication secure
07 May, 2019New sensor technology could be used as part of a smart pill bottle that sends wireless alerts when it detects tampering, overdose or unsafe storage conditions.
Smart glove made from a sensory film
01 April, 2019Researchers took an ultralightweight, highly flexible film made from an elastic polymer and turned it into an adaptable sensory organ for a variety of technical applications.
Smartphones powered by STMicroelectronics touchscreen controller
15 October, 2018STMicroelectronics' FingerTip touchscreen controller (TSC) is powering all three of the latest Xiaomi Mi8 smartphone models — Standard, SE and Explorer.
Electronic skin mimics human-like sense of touch
27 September, 2018Inspired by human skin, researchers have constructed a tactile sensor that detects pressure and pulses, replicating the experience of pressurised human touch.
Plastic sensors could monitor health conditions
17 July, 2018Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic that can be used to diagnose or monitor a wide range of health conditions.
Adding touch interaction to any object, surface or space
05 February, 2018Silicon chips from semiconductor company STMicroelectronics have enabled the creation of zForce AIR touch-sensing modules.
Qeexo and STMicroelectronics accelerate OEM adoption of FingerSense technology
12 January, 2018Qeexo and STMicroelectronics have announced a collaboration to further accelerate integration of Qeexo's FingerSense technology by OEMs.
Touch-sensitive robot acts as a real-time avatar
09 November, 2017Japanese researchers have developed a robotic arm that serves as a real-time avatar for a remotely located user, to whom it transmits sound, vision and highly sensitive feelings of touch.
