British scientists have reportedly developed a 3D-printed fingertip that makes use of artificial nerve signals to provide its user a sense of touch that is similar to that of real human skin.
The new gadget can revolutionize the field of soft robotics and prosthetics by effectively simulating the way nerve endings can identify fine details.
The findings of the study have been published in two papers in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface
Prof Nathan Lepora, University of Bristol, stated that the sense of touch is produced by complex structures present inside human skin.