Research could pave the way for a prosthetic hand and robot to be able to feel touch like a human hand. The technology could also be used to help restore lost functionality to patients after a stroke.

A new study shows that humans possess a form of “remote touch,” allowing them to detect hidden objects in sand before making ...

Engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human, carefully conforming and adjusting its grasp to avoid damaging ...

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have found a way to give robots a sense of touch without relying on expensive artificial skin. This innovation, spearheaded by a team from the German ...

Developed at the University of California San Diego, the system pairs soft, stretchable sensors with a deep-learning engine ...

A hug can go a long way during periods of anxiety. However, this gesture doesn't have to come from a person to have a positive effect. Studies show that touching robots or stuffed animals can also ...

CEO He Xiaopeng said Chinese EV startup Xpeng wanted its Iron humanoid robot to be "highly human-like." ...

A study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University College London has found that humans have a form of ...

Robots excel at many things, but having a good sense of touch is not among them. Whether dropping items or pinching them too tightly, which crushes the object, many robots struggle with these basic ...

Have you ever wondered why robots are unable to walk and move their bodies as fluidly as we do? Some robots can run, jump, or dance with greater efficiency than humans, but their body movements also ...