New electronic skin layers can wrap around a robot’s hand, enabling precise pressure sensing and object recognition in temperatures as low as minus 78 degrees Celsius.
Electronic Skin. (Source: Pakistan Today).
Researchers from Tianjin University (China) have developed a new type of electronic skin for robotic hands that can operate in environments as cold as minus 78 degrees Celsius.
This new technology presents significant benefits for exploring the Arctic regions of the country.
According to the research team at the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Tianjin University, the electronic skin is sensitive, elastic, and self-healing.
The authors of the study stated that they have been developing a self-healing electronic skin capable of functioning in all weather conditions since 2020, with the latest version being completely upgraded.
These new electronic skin layers can wrap around a robot’s hand, allowing it to accurately sense pressure and recognize objects in temperatures as low as minus 78 degrees Celsius.
Moreover, this type of electronic skin also has the ability to self-repair after being damaged in extreme cold conditions. With such features, the new electronic skin is suitable for scientific research missions in polar regions.
The research results were recently published in the American Chemical Society journal.
