Imagine a world where robots not only look like humans but also feel like us. Advanced technology has made this possible with the invention of bionic skin. This breakthrough allows robots to ...

From robot helpers to smart body parts, the line between humans and machines is blurring. This hour, TED speakers design tech that enhances us... Augmenting Humans: From bionic limbs, to smart skin ...

The development of bioinspired electronic skin plays a pivotal role in enhancing robotic environmental perception and ...

In the quest to build smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin, ionic skins have shown significant advantages. They're made of flexible, biocompatible hydrogels that use ions to ...

We’re one step closer to a future where prosthetic limbs will be synonymous with the real thing. Researchers from South Korea have created a stretchy, cybernetic skin that can sense pressure, ...

A group of researchers from Wiyu University in China debuted a new device that centers on multiple touches or pokes on different surfaces to create a 3D render of its surface and subsurface. This is ...

The human fingertip is an exquisitely sensitive instrument for perceiving objects in our environment via the sense of touch. A team of Chinese scientists has mimicked the underlying perceptual ...

After six years of hard work, an Italian researcher has managed to create a next-generation smart skin which is more sensitive than real skin and can even detect microorganisms. Working at the ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The rapidly aging global population is facing a growing public health crisis, with chronic diseases afflicting over 60% of adults in the U.S. alone. Conventional medical detection ...