A research team has introduced i-Tac, an inverse-design workflow for 3D printed tactile elastomers that could streamline how designers prototype soft touch surfaces.
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3D Printed Tacticons Offer Enhanced Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed a huge library of 3D printed tactile icons for visually impaired people.
Enhancing Precision in 3D Printing: A Look at Dyze Design’s Sensor Innovations
I had a look at two interesting 3D print sensors from Dyze Design.
Feel the Future: 3D Printing Paving the Way for Tactile Robots
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore examples of 3D printing techniques used to improve robotic systems.
Question of the Week: 3D Printer Resin Safety
Is 3D printer resin safe? Is it safe when ventilated? The answer is most definitely no, and it’s not because of resin fumes.
MIT Robot 3D Scans By Gel-Based Touch Sensors
MIT’s new robotic 3D scanning system uses a unique gel touch sensor to capture extreme surface detail. The robot’s scan results are fantastic!