While exploring a digitally represented object through artificially created sense of touch, brain-computer interface users described the warm fur of a purring cat, the smooth rigid surface of a door ...

Ah, 1988. Coming to America was on the big screen, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” was on the radio, and Santa Fe-based knifemaker Bob Terzuola was just hitting his stride. Having already crafted fixed blades ...

Abstract: Sensory feedback provides critical interactive information for the effective use of hand prostheses. Non-invasive neural interfaces allow convenient access to the sensory system, but they ...

Abstract: Electrical impedance tomographic (EIT) tactile sensing holds great promise for whole-body coverage of contact-rich robotic systems, offering extensive flexibility in sensor geometry. However ...

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. About 10 blind and ...

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up ...

When the Rubik’s Cube debuted in 1974, it changed the way people thought about puzzles — a tactile test of patience, logic, and dexterity. Five decades later, that legacy continues in a new form: the ...

In electronic product design, the smallest components often have the biggest impact on system reliability. Tactile switches—used in control panels, wearables, medical devices, instrumentation, and ...

In this four-part series, discover how manufacturing breakthroughs, rising demand, new applications and strategic partnerships are set to revolutionize the future of tactile sensors. The tactile ...

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognize objects, navigate cluttered spaces, and sort thousands of parcels an hour. But ask a robot to touch ...

Robotic grippers are widely utilized in industrial manufacturing, but object slippage during assembly poses challenges, including potential damage, delays, and increased costs. Therefore, early slip ...