To develop a more human-like robotic gripper, it is necessary to provide sensing capabilities to the fingers. However, conventional sensors compromise the mechanical properties of soft robots. Now, scientists have designed a 3D printable soft robotic finger containing a built-in sensor with adjustable stiffness. Their work represents a big step toward safer and more dexterous robotic handling, which will extend the applications of robots to fields such as health and elderly care.
Getting the right grip: Designing soft and sensitive robotic fingers: Scientists make a big leap in development of soft robotic grippers by integrating sensing mechanisms into 3D printable fingers
