Researchers make "neuromorphic" artificial skin for robots
4 months ago
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- The nervous system efficiently tracks sensory information using noisy spike signals.
- Researchers developed artificial robotic skin using spiking circuitry inspired by neural signal transmission.
- The system integrates with energy-efficient AI hardware for control software.
- Human skin's nervous system is complex, with specialized sensors for various sensations.
- Signals from skin sensors undergo preliminary processing in the spinal column before reaching the brain.
- Chinese researchers created artificial skin for robotic hands, focusing on pressure sensing.
- The artificial skin uses flexible polymer with embedded pressure sensors connected via conductive polymers.
- Pressure sensor inputs are converted into electrical spike trains for information transmission.
- Spike frequency conveys pressure levels, while other spike characteristics identify sensor sources.