Tactile sensing is a key sensor modality for robots interacting with their surroundings. These
sensors provide a rich and diverse set of data signals that contain detailed information …

Robot assistants and professional coworkers are becoming a commodity in domestic and
industrial settings. In order to enable robots to share their workspace with humans and …

Multipoint 3-axis tactile pressure sensing by a high-resolution and sensitive optical system
provides rich information on surface pressure distribution and plays an important role in a …

The wide interest of research and industry in the human–robot interaction (HRI) related
topics is proportional to the increased productivity and flexibility of the production lines, as it …

A multifunctional wearable tactile sensor assisted by deep learning algorithms is developed,
which can realize the functions of gesture recognition and interaction. This tactile sensor is …

A wide variety of tactile (touch) sensors exist today for robotics and related applications.
They make use of various transduction methods, smart materials and engineered structures …

Over the last two decades, the foundations for physical human–robot interaction (pHRI) have
evolved from successful developments in mechatronics, control, and planning, leading …

Soft robotics, an emerging field that focuses on the development of robots utilizing soft,
flexible, and deformable materials, is revolutionizing traditional robotics (reliant on rigid …

In this letter, a new sensorized flexible skin has been used to enhance safety and
intuitiveness of physical human-robot interaction (HRI) in applications where both intentional …

This paper summarizes recent activities carried out for the development of an innovative
anthropomorphic robotic hand called the DEXMART Hand. The main goal of this research is …