Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a highly sensitive e-skin for robotic prostheses in collaboration with the automotive company Honda. This technology allows robotic hands to perform delicate tasks such as grasping an egg or lifting a glass of water without breaking it. The skin is also capable of distinguishing between normal and shear forces, making it ideal for a wide range of applications including medical and surgical robots. While the skin is easy to fabricate at scale, researchers believe that its evolution will continue in the future and can be combined with artificial intelligence to enhance robotic capabilities.
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Stretchable E-Skin for Robotic Prostheses
