Touchy subject: 3D printed fingertip 'feels' like human skin: Bristol scientists put finger on key to improving robot dexterity and performance of prosthetic hands - Science Daily

A highly sensitive, 3D-printed fingertip could help robots become more dexterous and improve the performance of prosthetic hands by giving them an in-built sense of touch.

Machines can beat the world's best chess player, but they cannot handle a chess piece as well as an infant. This lack of robot dexterity is partly because artificial grippers lack the fine tactile se… [+2736 chars]

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