Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and University College London are developing an interdisciplinary project to equip service robots with sensory abilities similar to human ones. The project lies at the intersection of physiology, psychology, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Sixth Sense for Service Robots
The sixth sense refers to remote touch — "detecting an object before direct contact by perceiving changes in the environment." This skill is well developed in birds, such as sandpipers, which find worms in sand through grain vibrations.
For service robots, such technology opens up new possibilities in various fields of application.
Research Results
Experiments showed significant differences in efficiency:
- Humans: find hidden objects at depths up to 2.7 cm (maximum 6.9 cm) with 70% success rate
- Robots: achieve only 40% accuracy using current sensors
Scientists aim to close this gap and make robots as sensitive as humans.
Practical Applications of Service Robots
This technology will be useful for various types of robots:
- Cleaning robots — delicate handling of materials and surfaces
- Medical robots — working with soft tissues and finding hidden formations
- Warehouse robots — detecting products through packaging
- Rescue robots — searching for people under rubble
- Research robots — working with planetary soil and aggressive environments
Future of Service Robot Sensors
Manufacturers like Pudu Robotics and Keenon Robotics are actively integrating advanced sensors into their devices. Remote touch technology will become the next step in the evolution of humanoid robots and other service machines.
Where to Buy Service Robots
Company ASMO360 offers modern service robots equipped with advanced sensors:
- Restaurant robots with obstacle detection
- Hotel robots with navigation sensors
- Cleaning robots with surface recognition
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