Graphene-based sensor to improve robot touch

Source: Robohub·2026-03-17 00:10Publish time unverified

Schematic showing the materials used in the sensor and the sensing array on a robotic manipulator. Figure from Multiscale-structured miniaturized 3D force sensors. Reproduced under a CC BY 4.0 licence. Robots are becoming increasingly capable in vision and movement, yet touch remains one of their major weaknesses.