The ultra-sensitive touch sensor "feels" objects at a distance of 10 centimeters.

Using a 3D-printed material sensitive to electric fields, researchers have created a new sensor that can accurately recognize and distinguish objects at distances up to 10 centimeters without the need for physical contact. The contactless touch sensor can provide a new level of sensitivity in human-like robotics.

In recent years, there has been significant progress in the production of electronics that can bend, twist, and fold. Integrating next-generation touch sensors into human-like electronic skin has become a key factor with potential applications in robotics, healthcare, and technology.

Source: newatlas.com