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Digit 360 leverages GelSight’s advanced tactile sensing technology to achieve unparalleled sensitivity and precision down to the micron level. | Supply: Meta AI
Gelsight, a pioneer in haptic technology, and Meta AI have collaborated to develop Digit 360, a groundbreaking tactile sensor designed specifically for robotic fingers. The latest development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, first announced in 2021 following the successful introduction of.
The Digit 360 features more than 18 advanced sensing options. These businesses enable advancements in contact notion analysis by allowing researchers to combine various sensing technologies or isolate individual signals for comprehensive examination of each modality, thereby facilitating in-depth evaluation and insights.
This innovative tactile-specific optical lens enables precise detection of subtle marks and ridges on the surface of objects, accurately capturing even the faintest details about the contact between the object’s floor and the surrounding environment.
“Gelsight and Meta AI concur on a shared vision to render tactile perception more widespread and user-friendly,” said Youssef Benmokhtar, CEO, Gelsight. “Digit 360 revolutionizes robotic capabilities by precisely capturing intricate finger movements, unlocking novel functions through real-time monitoring of omnidirectional deformation.”
GelSight is a type of imaging-based technology. The corporation’s proprietary expertise was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The system provides comprehensive and rapid floor mapping, empowering various floor measurement functionalities and advanced robotic perception capabilities.
Currently, GelSight’s elastomeric 3D imaging solutions are being employed by research facilities across the globe, including those focused on aerospace, automotive, forensic, and robotics applications.
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Digits 360 leverages advanced optics technology to enable seamless, intuitive human-computer interaction.
The Digit 360 technology captures minute details on the surface of an object by detecting subtle impressions left on a prosthetic finger, according to the developers, who claim this allows for more precise readings. As time passes, scientists will leverage Digit 360’s capabilities to craft more accurate simulations of reality, encompassing object physics, human-object interactions, and contact dynamics. Digit 360 can accurately detect even the minutest changes in spatial information, capable of measuring forces as precise as 1 millinewton.
GelSight’s innovative elastomeric and imaging-based technology successfully digitizes the sense of contact, empowering robotic engineers to create versatile solutions for assessing a wide range of surfaces, regardless of material type or reflectivity, while also facilitating advanced object manipulation and numerous other dexterous tasks.
Building upon the significant advancements in robotic dexterity, GelSight suggests that its Digit 360 technology possesses the potential to be applied in a wide range of fields, including medication, prosthetics, digital reality, telepresence, and many more. Digit 360 facilitates seamless digital experiences by providing a foundation for immersive, high-fidelity simulations that extend beyond visual representations, enabling more realistic portrayals of object properties and characteristics. Meta AI announces its decision to open-source all code and designs created using the Digit 360 platform.
Meta AI seamlessly fuses sensor data with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
Meta AI collaborated with a South Korean company to develop the Allegro Hand. This statement suggests that the robot may possess a fully integrated robotic hand equipped with tactile sensors.
By developing upon the Meta Digit Plexus platform, the next generation of Allegro Hand can facilitate breakthroughs in robotics research, streamlining experimental procedures for scientists and accelerating innovation. Wonik Robotics has partnered to produce and distribute the Allegro Hand, with a potential launch scheduled for next year.
“Wonik Robotics and Meta have a shared objective with the FAIR initiative: introducing advanced robotic fingers to leading global companies, research institutions, and universities,” said Dr. Yonmook Park serves as the government director and represents the pinnacle of future innovation headquarters at Wonik Robotics.
