Soft skin coverings and touch sensors have emerged as a promising feature for robots that are both safer and more intuitive for human interaction, but they are expensive and difficult to make. A recent study demonstrates that soft skin pads doubling as sensors made from thermoplastic urethane can be efficiently manufactured using 3D printers.
Michael O'Boyle is an emerging markets reporter, specializing in finance and covering Mexico for Bloomberg News and Yahoo Finance. His work also appears in publications such as Phys.org, Bloomberg Law, and Oil & Gas Jobs by Rigzone. With a focus on the Mexican market, Michael provides insights and analysis on key financial developments, IPOs, and market trends in the region.