TG0 MultiPAD: ROBOTIC SHEAR-FORCE SENSING

Grip Uncertainty. Traditional robotic grippers rely on normal force (squeezing harder) to prevent objects from dropping. They lack the ability to detect slip (shear force) before it happens. This leads to crushed delicate items or dropped heavy ones. Existing shear sensors are often fragile, expensive research tools not scalable for industrial use.

Intelligent Tactile Skin. TG0 developed a scalable, ultra-thin (0.3mm) sensing skin that wraps around robotic fingers. It detects Shear Force (Slip) and tangential loads in real-time (5kHz). This allows the robot to adjust its grip strength dynamically, holding a paper cup without crushing it or a heavy tool without dropping it.