The vision of robots as true partners in our daily work has remained just that—a vision. While we’ve seen an… Read More ...

Three years ago, we first heard about GelSight – an experimental new system for imaging microscopic objects. At the time, its suggested applications were in fields such as aerospace, forensics, ...

A new sensor gives robots a human-like sense of touch, helping them handle objects safely while improving wearables and ...

Force/torque (F/T) sensors are critical components of robot systems used for assembly, test, and other applications. Sensor systems help robots verify part insertion, apply a constant force during ...

A KAIST research team has developed quadrupedal robot technology that not only enables walking by estimating terrain without ...

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, and ...

Robot navigation systems can be complicated to design — they need software algorithms, electronics, and mechanical components. They must be able to move accurately, and they need sensors to gather ...

Luggage lying around unattended at an airport justifiably triggers the jitters. The hazardous task of getting up close to inspect what could potentially be a bomb that could explode any time ...

It may contain inaccuracies due to the limitations of machine translation. Equipped with basic communication, these 'smart sensors' are gaining traction as a cost-effective environmental monitoring ...

Sensors allow robots to be aware of their surroundings and react dynamically to changes, says Mark J Donovan of AMS. The classic image of the robot in a factory is a vast arm stretching to perform ...