Scientists at Disney Research have created inflatable graspers with in - built motion sensors , meaning they can pick up delicate objects without damaging them . The 3D - printed soft polyurethane cylindrical modules , that have﻿ rounded ends , are fitted over the robot 's original﻿ graspers , whereby water is injected into the glass to inflate them . In a video demonstration , the robot 's original robot can be seen to tear a glass in half whilst﻿ attempting to pick it up . Once the inflatable modules are fitted , the robot graspers are able to pick ﻿up the﻿ glass without damaging it.﻿
Scientists at Disney Research have created inflatable graspers with in-built pressure sensors, meaning they can pick up delicate objects without damaging them. The 3D-printed soft polyurethane cylindrical modules, that have﻿ rounded ends, are fitted over the robot's original﻿ graspers, before﻿ air is pumped into the modules﻿ to inflate them. In a video demonstration, the robot's original graspers can be seen to break a glass in half whilst﻿ attempting to pick it up. Once the inflatable modules are fitted, the robot graspers are able to pick ﻿up the﻿ glass without damaging it.﻿