Minimally invasive surgery is a promising approach that allows doctors to intervene inside the body through small incisions, typically using advanced instruments. These can include small robotic ...

Daimon Robotics, a physical AI company focused on tactile intelligence, is showcasing its full-stack physical AI capabilities at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. Under the theme "From Touch to Intelligence," ...

On the exhibition floor of IROS 2026, LumiBot (known in China as Shiyue Technology)—a startup founded just over a year ago—is ...

A perfect combination of fiber optics and micro/nanotechnology, optical micro/nanofiber (MNF) is a new type of micro/nano-waveguide structure developed in recent years. Compared with standard fiber, ...

Tactile mechanoreceptors are essential for environmental interaction and movement. Traditional tactile sensors in wearables and robotics often fall short, especially in restoring touch in cases of ...

Discover the latest breakthroughs in robotic tactile sensing and how they are transforming the capabilities of humanoid ...

Most robots are pretty good at seeing, but touching? That’s been a much tougher problem. While humans instinctively know how hard they’re gripping a coffee mug or pressing a button, robots have ...

Sensory feedback provided by prosthetic hands shows promise in increasing functional abilities and promoting embodiment of the prosthetic device. However, sensory feedback is limited based on where ...

There is a technology called “tactile sensation” for robots.Robots have reached the point of seeing, walking, and grasping. But their “sense of touch” is still weak. This is where things are moving ...

A tool's cutting edge presses against a tactile sensor to capture fine surface details and detect signs of wear. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have ...