Soft skin pads with sensors made from thermoplastic urethane can be efficiently manufactured using 3D printers, enhancing safety and tactile sensing in robots
Tech Explorist — June 10, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed soft skin pads with sensors from thermoplastic urethane using 3D printers. These pads enhance safety and tactile sensing in robots, offering cost-effective solutions. The pads can halt movement near hazardous areas and interpret touches as instructions. This innovation simplifies robotic interactions and maintenance, potentially revolutionizing human-robot interactions.
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