Advancements in Tactile Sensing and Robotic Manipulation

The field of robotic manipulation is witnessing significant advancements with the development of innovative tactile sensing technologies and sophisticated manipulation strategies. Researchers are focusing on creating robust and adaptable robotic systems that can efficiently interact with and manipulate objects in complex environments. Notable trends include the integration of multi-modal sensing capabilities, such as visuotactile and tactile-diffusion policies, to enhance the accuracy and reliability of robotic manipulation. Furthermore, novel gripper designs and smart tire technologies are being explored to improve the stability and adaptability of wheeled robots and vehicles. Noteworthy papers in this area include the AllTact Fin Ray, which presents a novel compliant gripper design with omni-directional tactile sensing capabilities. The VTire introduces a bimodal visuotactile tire with high-resolution sensing capability, demonstrating impressive accuracy in terrain recognition and tire damage detection. The PolyTouch sensor showcases a robust multi-modal tactile sensor for contact-rich manipulation, highlighting the potential for more reliable and versatile domestic robots.

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AllTact Fin Ray: A Compliant Robot Gripper with Omni-Directional Tactile Sensing

VTire: A Bimodal Visuotactile Tire with High-Resolution Sensing Capability

PolyTouch: A Robust Multi-Modal Tactile Sensor for Contact-rich Manipulation Using Tactile-Diffusion Policies

Simultaneous Pick and Place Detection by Combining SE(3) Diffusion Models with Differential Kinematics

SPARK Hand: Scooping-Pinching Adaptive Robotic Hand with Kempe Mechanism for Vertical Passive Grasp in Environmental Constraints

Optimized Lattice-Structured Flexible EIT Sensor for Tactile Reconstruction and Classification

GeoDEx: A Unified Geometric Framework for Tactile Dexterous and Extrinsic Manipulation under Force Uncertainty

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