Rhoda gives robots a fingertip-style tactile sensor that grasps objects blindfolded
GordonWetzstein · x · 2026-10-15
Rhoda AI, involving Stanford's Gordon Wetzstein, unveiled a tactile sensor for robots that senses pressure, texture, vibration, slip, and temperature—much like human fingertips. Their models learn to predict what they will feel next, letting the robot recognize and retrieve objects even with its cameras blindfolded. Wetzstein notes secure grasping requires continuous contact-force feedback, a step toward more efficient, reliable manipulation.
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