Sensible Robotics develops conformal, thin sensor systems that provide robots with tactile intelligence for enhanced manipulation. These lightweight systems offer full-surface sensing, delivering high-resolution spatial and directional force data necessary for complex robotic interaction. The technology enables faster control loops by providing actionable contact awareness across the robot's surface.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Robots currently lack the sophisticated tactile feedback necessary for precise manipulation and safe human-robot interaction. This limitation hinders their ability to perform complex tasks, adapt to dynamic environments, and collaborate effectively with humans.
Solution
Sensible Robotics provides advanced tactile sensing systems, branded as Robo Skin, that equip robots with a human-like sense of touch. This technology captures high-resolution pressure, texture, and angular force data across the entire surface of a robotic end-effector. By integrating this multi-modal sensory input, robots can achieve greater dexterity in object manipulation, improve situational awareness, and ensure safer interactions in collaborative workspaces. The system's ability to process and transmit detailed contact dynamics enables robots to perform tasks with enhanced precision and responsiveness.
Target Audience
The primary customers are robotic system integrators, humanoid robot manufacturers, and industrial automation companies seeking to enhance robot dexterity and human-robot collaboration capabilities.
Features
- Robo Skin tactile sensing system utilizing piezo-resistive textile Smart Fabric for conformal and durable sensor coverage.
- High-resolution pressure mapping across the entire sensor surface for precise contact localization and force distribution analysis.
- 3D vector data capture to provide angular force and shear stress information, enabling nuanced manipulation.
- Multi-modal sensor fusion combining pressure and vector data to generate comprehensive 3D contact dynamics.
- Integrated algorithms for slippage detection, texture recognition, and precise force control during grasping.
- Software toolkit for data interpretation, including object localization, shape deduction, and contact area property analysis (e.g., curvature, edges).
- Extensible software integrations and multiple data interface formats for seamless integration into robotic control architectures.
- Proven sensor technology with a history of millions of deployed units.