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Robotic Whiskers Sense Shape and Texture

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the your-cat-wants-an-upgrade dept.

An AC writes,"NewScientistTech has a story about robotic whiskers capable of sensing shape and texture in a similar way to those belonging to rats and seals. The 'bending moment,' or torque, exerted at the base of each whisker is used to extract feature information. The artificial whiskers could be used on interplanetary rovers, or allow underwater vehicles to track moving objects by their wake. Check out the slightly creepy video of them stroking a sculpted face."

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  1. Rats and Seals? by Blakey+Rat · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have to tell you that my cat is sitting right here on my desk and she's PISSED!

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    1. Re:Rats and Seals? by MCRocker · · Score: 4, Funny
      I have to tell you that my cat is sitting right here on my desk and she's PISSED!
      Ewww! That can really mess up your keyboard :(
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  2. Re:Moo by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    God has already given me this ability. I like caving, and I have grown a moustache the same width as my body to stop me from getting trapped in narrow caves.