Tokyo, Oct. 1 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese research team has unraveled the Venus flytrap's detailed mechanism to detect insects using its touch sensor. While humans have known for about 200 years that the ...

To trap its prey, the Venus flytrap sends rapid electrical impulses, which are generated in response to touch or stress. But the molecular identity of the touch sensor has remained unclear. Japanese ...

Built using polymer waveguides embedded in silicone, the technology could transform robotics, prosthetics, and next-gen wearables by giving machines a tactile sense that rivals human touch.

Abstract: In this paper, a capacitive pressure sensor for high-temperature application is proposed. This sensor includes three parts: a capacitive pressure-sensitive chip fabricated from green tapes ...

Mattel has teamed up with Mischief Management to create the first festival dedicated to all things Barbie — Barbie Dream Fest. Designed for fans of all ages, the multi-day event will debut in March ...

Every soft caress of wind, searing burn and seismic rumble is detected by our skin’s tangle of touch sensors. David Ginty has spent his career cataloging the neurons beneath everyday sensations. Like ...

Inside the Maryland huddle, his team down to its last 3.7 seconds to save its season, head coach Kevin Willard got right to the point. He wanted to know who felt comfortable taking the last shot with ...

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is the latest to bring more information about the long-rumored iPhone Fold. This time, the top Apple insider has tons of little details to share about this device. Most ...

The iPhone 17 Pro models feature a new thermal design, an updated camera plateau, new camera technology, and an A19 Pro chip. Introduced in September 2025, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are ...

SPOKE is a Raspberry Pi RP2040-based capacitive touch sensor board for interactive computer interfaces. It is designed to simplify the integration of touch-based control into various projects. SPOKE ...