Sensitive Artificial Skin for Robots (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Sensitive Artificial Skin for Robots

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Each cell of this artificial skin developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is equipped with a microprocessor and sensors to detect contact, acceleration, proximity and temperature. New control algorithms made it possible for the first time to apply artificial skin to a human-sized robot.

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Astrid Eckert / TUM

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