{"id":338925,"date":"2023-02-24T18:40:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T23:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sgtreport.com\/?p=338925"},"modified":"2023-02-24T00:57:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T05:57:32","slug":"robots-with-a-sense-of-touch-scientists-create-flexible-e-skin-for-soft-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sgtreport.com\/2023\/02\/robots-with-a-sense-of-touch-scientists-create-flexible-e-skin-for-soft-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Robots with a Sense of Touch? Scientists Create Flexible E-skin for \u201csoft machines\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Study Finds, Activist Post<\/a>:<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are humans one step closer to giving robots a true sense of touch? Scientists are developing electronic skin that they hope will assist with surgical procedures and even aid people suffering from mobility issues. The creation of stretchable e-skin also gives \u201csoft robots\u201d a level of physical self-awareness similar to people and animals for the first time. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say the technology could lead to further breakthroughs in soft robotics by enabling devices to precisely detect their movements in the most sensitive of surroundings.<\/p>\n TRUTH LIVES on at\u00a0https:\/\/sgtreport.tv\/<\/a><\/p>\n Soft robots \u2013 which scientists build using pliable materials rather than metal or hard plastics \u2013 with e-skin could have a range of applications, including surgical tools, prosthetics, and devices which explore hazardous environments while remaining highly flexible. Without e-skin, it is hard for soft robots to understand their own motion and shape, and how these qualities\u00a0interact with their environment<\/a>. That poses a major challenge in developing the sensing systems that are essential for robots to carry out precise tasks and interact safely with people.<\/p>\n