This paper reviews studies on the tactile dimensionality of physical properties of materials in
order to determine a common structure for these dimensions. Based on the commonality …

In this review, we discuss the current knowledge on the tribology of human skin and present
an analysis of the available experimental results for skin friction coefficients. Starting with an …

The human finger is exquisitely sensitive in perceiving different materials, but the question
remains as to what length scales are capable of being distinguished in active touch. We …

Many aspects of both grip function and tactile perception depend on complex frictional
interactions occurring in the contact zone of the finger pad, which is the subject of the current …

The current paper describes an experimental study of the friction of the human finger pad.
The data highlight the role of sweat secretion and contact occlusion in producing wide …

Humans can detect and discriminate between fine variations of surface roughness using
active touch. It is hitherto believed that roughness perception is mediated mostly by …

It is known that roughness-smoothness, hardness-softness, stickiness-slipperiness and
warm-cold are predominant perceptual dimensions in macro-, micro-and nano-texture …

In the sliding contact between the fingerpad and a rough surface when touching a product's
surface, friction plays a role in the perception of roughness, slipperiness and warmth. For …

Technology forecasting is a preliminary step in understanding social change. The response
to COVID-19 will affect retailers and customers for years to come, forcing changes to …

This paper describes the challenges faced, and opportunities identified, by a
multidisciplinary team of researchers developing a novel closed loop system to recover …