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1X Technologies has unveiled NEO Hands, a 25-degree-of-freedom tendon-driven robotic hand system for its NEO home humanoid, combining distributed tactile sensing, AI-assisted manipulation, and fast actuation loops to enable dexterous handling of everyday objects in residential environments.
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a soft material that changes color under pressure, enabling robots to read touch directly from surface color patterns. The approach captures fingerprint-level detail without the computational overhead of traditional vision-based tactile sensors.
Researchers have developed a flexible sensor that allows robots to detect gentle touch with high precision, marking a step toward safer human-machine interaction.
Xiaomi has introduced a redesigned bionic hand for its CyberOne humanoid robot, improving dexterity, tactile sensing, and durability. The upgrade reflects a broader push toward human-level manipulation in industrial robotics.
