sensing technologies

Research Progress: Environmental Sensors | Nature Reviews Materials

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Research Progress: Environmental Sensors | Nature Reviews Materials

In the fields of ecology and environmental science, historical and ongoing research indicates an urgent need to monitor the health, sustainability, and productivity of global and local ecosystems. The research directions in these areas reflect the necessity to determine whether the environment is suitable for supporting human activities (settlement, agriculture, and industry), as well as … Read more

Key Components of Humanoid Robots: Dexterous Hands

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Key Components of Humanoid Robots: Dexterous Hands

As the end effector for humanoid robots interacting with the environment, the “dexterous hand” is a culmination of cutting-edge technologies such as deep bionics, soft sensing, micro-electromechanical systems, and high-performance materials. [2]. The mechanical structures of different dexterous hands vary. [2]The first mass-produced five-finger dexterous hand from Dexterous Intelligence features 19 degrees of freedom and … Read more