Technology
A robot paw made from fractional a silicone shot could assistance robots support their footing, acknowledgment to an interior camera that monitors however its signifier deforms
The deformation of the basal of the TRACEPaw ft gives accusation astir what is being stepped on Jørgen Anker Olsen
Robots could negociate awkward terrain surefootedly acknowledgment to squidgy paws containing cameras.
Tejal Barnwal astatine the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Jørgen Anker Olsen astatine the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and their colleagues person developed what they telephone a Terrain Recognition and Contact Force Estimation Paw (TRACEPaw).
The bottommost portion of the ft is fractional a silicone ball, which deforms arsenic the robot walks. Inside the ball, a camera takes…
No commitment, cancel anytime*
Offer ends 28th October 2023.
*Cancel anytime wrong 14 days of outgo to person a refund connected unserved issues.
Inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT)
or
Existing subscribers
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
English (US) ·