Japan Designs the First Robot Polyurethane Sensor

Business News Agency October 13th Touchence Inc. of Japan launched the world's first soft touch sensor designed specifically for robots. This sensor is made of polyurethane material ShokacCube and can detect contact and pressure from three levels. For example, if this material is applied to the robot's cheeks or other body parts, it only needs to be gently touched or squeezed. The Shokac Cube foam covering the robot body can transmit this power to the robot's control system. This foam can make robots have human-like soft skin.

At present, Touchence plans to introduce Shokac CubeB samples in August and is expected to introduce the new Shokac CubeC model in April 2012.