Robot Contact Sensing

A robot arm on a lab bench gently pressing a compliant test block with force sensors, tactile pads, fixtures, safety tape, and an unreadable workstation nearby.

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Robot Contact Sensing and Force Control: Teaching Machines to Touch Carefully

A grounded guide to robot contact sensing, force control, tactile feedback, compliance, and why useful physical AI …

May 17, 2026 Intermediate 11 min read