Touchlab has developed a customizable electronic skin technology that enables robots to perceive tactile sensations with high-frequency readouts, enhancing their interaction with the environment. This technology addresses the limitation of robots relying solely on visual input, allowing for more effective performance in tasks requiring touch feedback.
Funding
$5.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Robots currently rely heavily on visual input, which limits their effectiveness in tasks requiring tactile feedback and prevents them from fully understanding and interacting with their environment. This lack of tactile perception restricts robots from performing tasks that require a sense of touch.
Solution
Touchlab provides customizable electronic skin technology that enables robots to perceive tactile sensations with high-frequency readouts. This technology allows robots to interact more effectively with their environment by providing a sense of touch, enhancing their ability to perform tasks that require tactile feedback. The electronic skin is designed as a thin, durable layer with a high dynamic range and definition, enabling robots to come out of their boxes and into the real world.
Target Audience
The primary customers are robotics companies, research institutions, and manufacturers seeking to enhance the tactile perception of their robots for improved performance in complex tasks.
Features
- Customizable electronic skin that can be applied to various robot surfaces
- High-frequency readout up to 1kHz+ per taxel for incipient slip detection
- Robust design for durability in demanding environments
- Compatibility with HaptX gloves for enhanced tactile interactions