Humans can teach robots to sense human touch without the need for artificial skin.

Scientists have discovered a way to give robots a sense of touch without using costly artificial skin, which could transform human-robot interactions and enhance the adaptability and usability of robots. This innovation was led by a team from the German Aerospace Centre.

The power of AI and internal sensors

By utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers were able to interpret signals from a robot's internal sensors, enabling the robot to accurately detect external force and pressure, thereby replicating the human sense of touch.

The robot's structure can be customized with virtual buttons, switches, and slider bars, providing new opportunities for human-robot interaction.

Impressive accuracy

The team's machine learning algorithms have enabled the robot to accurately detect numbers traced on its surface, opening up new possibilities for human-robot communication.

Implications for human-robot interaction

The study, titled "Intrinsic sense of touch for intuitive physical human-robot interaction," published in the journal Science Robotics, suggests that the technology will allow for more adaptable, flexible and intuitive handling of robots.

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Kurt's key takeaways

This technology could make advanced robots more accessible and practical for a wide range of applications by eliminating the need for expensive and complex external sensors. The ability to interact with robots through touch, just as we do with other humans, could transform fields ranging from health care to manufacturing, opening up exciting new possibilities for collaboration between humans and machines.

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