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Fraunhofer develops environment-sensing robot skin

Posted: 17 Aug 2010  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: robots  sensor system  artificial skin 

[Summary of tips] A sensor system comprising conductive foam, textiles and an intelligent evaluation circuit are enabling mobile robots to function around people in laboratories. The sensor system locates contact points and can tell the difference between strong and gentle contact. It can sense people immediately.The skin can be equipped with va......
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