Key takeaways
- XELA Robotics showcased its uSkin® 3D tactile sensor technology at CES for the first time.
- The company demonstrated human-like touch capabilities integrated into robot hands and grippers.
- uSkin sensors are already used in academic and commercial environments.
- Integrations are available for several established robot hand and gripper platforms.
- Commercial orders for new integrations are expected to begin in early 2026.
XELA Robotics Showcases Tactile Sensor Technology At CES
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D tactile sensing, announced that it has successfully enabled a human-like sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots. The company is exhibiting for the first time at CES, presenting a live demonstration of its uSkin® sensor technology integrated into robotic hands and grippers at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
According to the company, the hardware and software platform enables what it describes as physical AI, addressing a long-standing limitation in robotics where machines struggle to handle objects with the same care and precision as humans.
uSkin Sensors Integrated Into Robot Hands And Grippers
XELA Robotics stated that its uSkin sensors are durable, compact, and designed for straightforward integration into robotic systems. The sensors are available as standalone components or as fully integrated solutions embedded directly into robot hands and grippers.
