A unique sweater-like material may allow robots to sense human touch
The Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University developed a textile \”skin\”, which is machine knitted, that can detect pressure and contact.
In recent years, robotics has sought to make robots humane.
Engineers have developed the first \”RobotSweater\”, which will allow better interaction with people. The Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University developed a machine knitted textile \”skin\”, which can be wrapped around a robot’s body in order to detect pressure and contact.
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/unique-sweater-like-fabric-may-help-robots-feel-human-touch
