Helping robots feel more human

For his doctorate, Johannes Weichart is developing an artificial skin that could give robots a sense of touch similar to humans. This would make them much more adept at handling objects.

 Johannes Weichart with his supervisor, Christofer Hierold (left), and advisor, Cosmin Roman.
Developing an artificial skin for robots: Johannes Weichart with his supervisor, Christofer Hierold (left), and advisor, Cosmin Roman. (Photograph: ETH Zurich / ETH transfer)

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