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Punyo-1 Soft Tactile Sensing Upper Body Robot for Large Object Manipulation

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Credit: Toyota Research Institute

Here is a soft tactile sensing upper body robot designed to manipulate large objects. The Punyo-1 operates on a vertically actuated cart. It has pressure sensing chambers and soft bubble paws. It also has various force sensors. This robot features inflatable armbands covered in cut resistant Dyneema fabric.

The above video from Toyota Research Institute shows this robot in action.

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