New robot sensor mimics electric eels to detect objects from a distance
Researchers in China have created a sensor modeled after electric eels that enables robots to identify nearby items without needing physical contact. By generating an electric field, the device monitors shifts that occur when an object nears, which helps in determining both its shape and material. This innovation could empower robots to perceive objects and their surface textures before they actually touch them.
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