Sensors

Tactile sensors enable robots to carry unsecured loads

A new quadrupedal system with tactile sensing, LocoTouch, enables robot dogs to transport unsecured cylindrical objects on their backs for more than 60 meters while navigating around cones and over obstacles.

New Composite for Ultrafast Durable Sensors

Researchers from ITMO and Almazov National Medical Research Centre have created a new metal-organic framework-based material that can be used to make fast-acting, durable sensors for detecting water and toxic molecules.

Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch

Columbia Engineering computer scientists introduce a novel system that mimics human tactile sensing capabilities in robots.

Podcast: You Don't Stand Straight But This AI Wearable Will Fix It

In this episode, we explore an innovative and sustainable wearable device designed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to improve posture and we discuss why AI isn’t just a novelty in this product but a core feature that sets it apart from the rest!

Don't sweat it: New device detects sweat biomarker at minimal perspiration rate

Non-invasive, wearable sensor can identify and track lactate in low-perspiration conditions, researchers say

Breaking a sweat: Using chloride in sweat to help diagnose cystic fibrosis

Researchers at Penn State develop a wearable sensor that can accurately measure the chloride ion levels of sweat in real time

At-home melanoma testing: Skin patch test works in mice

A microneedle patch captures cancer biomarkers in the top-most layer of skin to detect melanoma in animal tissue samples.

Skin-like sensor monitors internal, external body movement, electrical signals

A new skin-like sensor developed by an international team led by researchers at Penn State could help doctors monitor vital signs more accurately, track healing after surgery and even help patients with bladder control issues.