Sensitive Skin for Robots

Sensitive synthetic skin enables robots to sense their own bodies and surroundings – a crucial capability if they are to be in close contact with people. Inspired by human skin, a team at the Technical University of Munich has developed a system combining artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin. ► Further information https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35732/ ► Follow TUM! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tu.muenchen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TU.Muenchen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TU_Munich