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The robotics industry is shifting focus from general dexterity to 'tactile sensing' in fingertips, enabling robots to handle delicate or variable objects. Companies like Weitai Robotics are attracting significant investment to solve the challenges of durability, data processing, and precision in tactile sensors.
Swiss firm NovoViz has developed a Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) edge imaging sensor that significantly reduces power consumption. The technology enables an equivalent frame rate of up to 100 million frames per second.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a bidirectional pixel capable of both emitting light and recording it. This innovation could allow screens to function as cameras without external sensors.
Zhizi Force Control raised two funding rounds totaling millions RMB for its optical-based whole-body force perception system for humanoid robots. Founded by Oxford postdoc Song Goyang, the tech uses 'structure as sensor' with centralized processing for multi-joint force detection. It's partnering with top Chinese robot firms and expanding to medical and auto applications.
UniStrong Instruments, a long-term supplier for ABB, has secured UL certification to expand its force-torque sensor business globally. This move signals an aggressive push to compete with established international players in the industrial robotics sector.
Researchers created a rice grain-sized force sensor that detects pressure and twisting using light. It enables robots to handle objects delicately without breaking them. Early tests demonstrate its use in detecting hidden tumors in tissue.
Stanford postdoc-founded Tujian Tech raises over 100M RMB in Pre-A rounds. Focuses on stretchable multimodal e-skins for robots. Low-cost tactile gloves for data collection to mass produce in 2026.
Huawei's AITO M6 smart SUV launched starting at 25.98万元, featuring the world's highest mass-produced 896-line LiDAR and Huawei ADS 4.1. It offers up to 760km CLTC range for pure EV and advanced suspension. The vehicle includes 36 sensors for superior perception and luxury interior features.
Wuhan Guanggu Xinwei Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. has been established in Wuhan with a registered capital of 5 million RMB. The company is backed by industry players including Cubic Sensor and Guide Infrared.
The article explores strange but essential standard reference materials sold by NIST, including synthetic corpse scents for K9 training and radioactive tissue samples for instrument calibration.