In the wake of this shift, researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have created a soft robotic “finger” with an enhanced sense of touch, that can perform routine doctor visits ...

Therapeutic touch is based on the belief that the subtle manipulation of the body’s energetic biofield can promote well-being and healing. Research suggests that it may offer some benefits ...

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Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a soft robotic “finger” with a sophisticated sense of touch that can perform routine doctor office examinations ...

Toward human-like touch sense via a bioinspired soft finger with self-decoupled bending and force sensing. Cell Reports Physical Science , 2024; 102225 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.102225 Cite This Page : ...

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The tyranny of touch screens may be coming to an end. Companies have spent nearly two decades cramming ever more functions onto tappable, swipeable displays. Now buttons, knobs, sliders and other ...

A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests. The finger can take a person's ...

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