The latest research from Queen Mary Robotics Engineering, published in Nature Machine Intelligence, unveils the F-TAC Hand – a groundbreaking robotic hand with unprecedented human-like touch.

This biomimetic hand integrates high-resolution tactile sensing (0.1 mm spatial resolution) across 70% of its surface, allowing for incredibly adaptive and robust grasping in dynamic environments.

As Professor Kaspar Althoefer, Director of the Centre of Excellence Advanced Robotics at Queen Mary, explains, "The massive spatial resolution combined with the enormous coverage are truly novel and were not possible previously."

This breakthrough promises to revolutionise dexterous manipulation, opening doors for wider applications in manufacturing, human-robot interaction, and assistive technologies. Imagine robots supporting humans in daily tasks with enhanced precision.

A huge shout-out to the foundational work by Wanlin Li, whose PhD research at QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science laid the groundwork for this incredible development.