Brillhart says no matter what the challenge, the latest robots will include more than one sensor. "I want them to understand how to use sensors and how they make life a little easier," he says.

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Biomimetic robots could also become even more realistic with thicker skin, Takeuchi said, adding that future projects could look to add sensors, pores and even sweat glands and fat.

Sanctuary AI, which creates physical artificial intelligence for general-purpose robots, revealed that its Phoenix general-purpose robots now incorporate new tactile sensor technology.

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