Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have developed fibres that can work as nerves in robotic nervous systems . Made from elastomer and linked to electrodes , the fibers act as nerves to detect stress and strain and are aimed particularly at soft robots that mimic biological systems . In partnership with the Free University of Berlin ’s Robots and Biology Laboratory the researchers have piloted the fibre in a robotic finger with a soft skin . Future uses could include smart textiles and medical implants .
Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have developed fibres that can work as nerves in robotic nervous systems. Made from elastomer and linked to electrodes, the fibres act as sensors to detect pressure and strain and are aimed particularly at soft robots that mimic biological organisms. In partnership with the Technical University of Berlin’s Robots and Biology Laboratory the researchers have piloted the fibres in a robotic finger with a soft skin. Future uses could include smart textiles and medical implants.