3D-printed fingertip for robot feels the way skin does - https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/robotics/robot-3d-printed-fingertip/

Scientists have created the sense of touch in a 3D-printed fingertip using a mesh of pin-like papillae (bumps) on the underside of synthetic skin.


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Interesting. I think in the near future this type of fingertips will be implemented in artificial arms and legs.

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