Electronic glove gives robots a sense of touch
Stanford engineers have developed an electronic glove containing sensors that could one day give robotic hands the sort of dexterity that humans take for granted.
Nov 21, 2018
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An artificial nerve system gives prosthetic devices and robots a sense of touch
Stanford and Seoul National University researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system that can activate the twitch reflex in a cockroach and identify letters in the Braille alphabet.
May 31, 2018
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Apple patent talk: Ultrasound-based force and touch sensing
(Tech Xplore)—Apple's patent filing addresses an ultrasound-based force and touch sensor, according to AppleInsider. This could lead to a thinner, less obstructive 3-D Touch mechanism, said the report.
Engineering
Touch-sensitive, elastic fibers offer new interface for electronics
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created elastic, touch-sensitive fibers that can interface with electronic devices.
Apr 4, 2017
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Team catalogs patterns of vibration on the skin of the hand that are part of how we sense the world through touch
Type an email on your computer. Raise a glass to your lips. Feel for the light switch in a dark room. Simple, everyday tasks can demand subtle interactions between our hands and our surroundings, but, surprisingly, much remains ...
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AirBar offers easy setup for PC pinching, swiping
Neonode has announced its AirBar sensor, which may prompt people to ask, who needs a touchscreen? AirBar will be inviting users to pinch (with your chopsticks if you are cooking), swipe (wearing gloves is not a problem), ...
