Humanoid robot skin senses people before contact

Working beside a metal humanoid robot would probably make you watch every step it takes. After all, a collision between a heavy robot and a human body will usually end worse for the person. Italian startup Generative Bionics believes its Gene.01 humanoid robot could help reduce that risk. The company covered the robot with sensor-filled skin that can detect a person approaching before physical contact occurs. The system also senses touch, temperature and force. As a result, Gene.01 can gather in