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Robots Given the Power of Touch

Posted June 23, 2012 4:51 PM

From DVICE:

Robots can do some amazing things, such as playing basketball, but what they can't do is feel the objects they touch. Until now. It might seem like a small point - robots are, after all, non-sentient - but for anyone who has a prosthetic arm, being able to sense texture could lead to greater grip and usability.

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