Doctors will be able to work remotely using sensitive robotic arms

Researchers have created a medical robotic arm with smart e-skin that is highly mobile and capable of collecting important diagnostic data.

There are many types ofrobotic arms, but they are still not capable of replacing human touch. However, a team from the University of Houston reported that they are very close to solving this issue.

Scientists have developed a robotic limb with an elastic coating made of rubber-like semiconductormaterial that imitates the mechanical softness of biological tissues. They have also integrated flexible electronic systems, microcircuits and sensors into the coverage that allow a variety of data collection.

To improve mobility, the team addedsemiconductor material contains a small amount of carbon nanotubes. Due to this, it maintains its electrical characteristics even when stretched by 50%.

Such devices can be used for medical robotic applications, conducting research in harsh environments and creating robots that respond to natural disasters.

Last month, scientists also reported  creating a million microrobots that can pass through a medical needle.

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