The foundational research team at Meta, also known as FAIR, has published a study on developing AI that can perceive through touch. This AI technology is intended to be used with robots that mimic human sensory feelings. The research collaboration involved the sensor equipment manufacturer GelSight and the robotics company Wonik Robotics.
In this research study, GelSight has developed a device called Digit 360, which simulates a finger and has a surface that can perceive touch from various objects. It can separate data into roughly 18 patterns, combining data gathered from both touch and visual input to capture changes in shape when objects are touched. Additionally, it includes other data such as vibration, response, heat, and more. This device was then installed in robots developed by Wonik Robotics, creating robots with the ability to perceive touch similar to humans.
Meta states that the goal of this research is to enable scientists to further apply this technology to deepen their understanding of sensory responses and touch perception, as well as to develop realistic simulation models closely resembling real-life scenarios.
TLDR: Meta’s research collaboration with GelSight and Wonik Robotics focuses on developing AI technology that can perceive touch, ultimately leading to robots with human-like sensory capabilities.
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