Humanoid robots are starting to gain something that once belonged firmly in the realm of science fiction: a sense of pain.

Robots are about to experience the world in a way we never thought possible. Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a new ...

Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a neuromorphic electronic skin that allows humanoid robots to sense touch, detect ...

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In the middle of the night, when stumbling into the kitchen for a glass of water, I rely on touch. Even in the dark, my fingers can feel the handrails—alerting me to a flight of stairs—the walls, the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Even after sizable industry advances, humanoid robots remain firmly ...

Researchers have created a revolutionary robotic skin that brings machines closer to human-like touch. Made from a flexible, low-cost gel material, this skin transforms the entire surface of a robotic ...

The soft, pink blob stares at the camera with glassy eyes — before pulling its face into a dimpled smile. While it might look like the stuff of nightmares, this tiny robot covered in living skin could ...

In a breakthrough that isn't at all creepy, scientists have devised a method of anchoring living human skin to robots' faces. The technology could actually have some valuable applications, beyond ...