Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.

The new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.

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Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view plays from every angle.

This work presents a novel approach to fabricating soft capacitive tactile sensors using a surface crochet technique to embed conductive thread within crocheted textile substrates. The sensors are ...

This fall, Apple is launching a new foldable iPhone that rumors say will be called iPhone Ultra. And one of the more curious features of iPhone Ultra is the use of Touch ID instead of Face ID. Here’s ...

New York City's Department of Transportation is expanding its use of high-tech sensors across city streets, Commissioner Mike Flynn announced this week. The devices are meant to help the department ...

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...