Touch the AI

Year: 2024

Award: Robotics & Automation Awards

Award Name: The R&D Innovation Award

Company: King’s College London

We have developed a groundbreaking technology that endows robots with a sense of touch, revolutionizing their interaction capabilities.

Our innovative camera-based tactile sensor captures the subtle deformations of artificial skin, producing tactile images rich with detailed information on texture, force, and slip.

This technology provides robots with an unprecedented ability to perceive and interpret their environment through touch. The application of our tactile sensor spans a wide range of robot perception and manipulation tasks.

For instance, it has been utilized in assessing hair properties, allowing robots to perform delicate operations such as hair care and styling with remarkable precision.

Additionally, our sensor enables robots to handle objects in domestic environments more effectively, from picking up fragile items to manipulating complex shapes, enhancing their utility in everyday household tasks. This advancement in tactile sensing technology marks a significant leap forward in the field of robotics and automation.

By integrating our sensor, robots can achieve higher levels of dexterity and adaptability, paving the way for more sophisticated and human-like interactions.

Our technology not only enhances the functional capabilities of robots but also brings us closer to a future where seamless human-robot collaboration is a reality.