Robots can now move by feeling pain

Cambridge University scientists have successfully created advanced artificial skin that accurately replicates the sensation of human skin. This new technology will not only bring a major breakthrough in the field of robotics, but also pave the way for the development of more natural prosthetics for humans in the future.

The researchers used a thin hydrogel film to create this skin model. It contains numerous highly sensitive sensors capable of accurately detecting various external stimuli — such as pressure, heat, or cuts.

The scientists "taught" this artificial skin to recognize such stimuli through a neural network. During the process, the film was subjected to special tests — it was set on fire, pressed on, and even cut as part of the experiments.

As a result, this technology may allow the development of artificial limbs that can fully restore the sense of touch, as well as robots that can perform complex actions through tactile feedback.

According to the researchers, such "feeling" robots could be widely used in the near future in medicine, hazardous environments, elderly care, and even military applications.

Although this is only an initial step, it is already considered an important scientific achievement in narrowing the gap between humans and machines. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!