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Researchers from UBC and Honda have developed a highly responsive, soft and stretchable sensor that opens up new possibilities in prosthetics and robotics.

When applied to the surface of a prosthetic arm or robotic limb, the sensor shell provides touch sensitivity and dexterity, enabling tasks that may be difficult for mechanical manipulators, such as picking up a piece of soft fruit. The sensor is also soft to the touch, like human skin, helping to make human interaction safer and more realistic.

"Our sensor can sense multiple types of forces, allowing a prosthetic or robotic arm to respond to tactile stimuli with dexterity and precision. For example, the hand can hold fragile objects such as an egg or a glass of water without crushing or dropping them," said study author Dr. Mirza Saqib