As robotics, wearable tech, and human-machine interfaces evolve, the demand for high-performance tactile sensors that can feel like human skin is surging. Now, researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing and South China University of Technology, led by Prof. Xiang Lin and Prof. Wenjie Wu, have published a comprehensive review on flexible tactile sensing systems, charting a clear path from theoretical innovation to practical, scalable applications. This work offers a timely roadmap for translating lab-scale breakthroughs into next-generation intelligent systems.
Why Flexible Tactile Sensors Matter
Innovative Design and Features
Applications and Future Outlook
This comprehensive review not only synthesizes the latest advances in flexible tactile sensing but also sets a forward-looking agenda for intelligent, robust, and scalable tactile systems. With continued interdisciplinary collaboration, the next generation of robots and wearable devices will not just touch—they will understand . Stay tuned for more innovations from Prof. Lin and Prof. Wu’s teams as they push the boundaries of tactile intelligence!
Nano-Micro Letters
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Flexible Tactile Sensing Systems: Challenges in Theoretical Research Transferring to Practical Applications
20-Aug-2025