Group 1: Market Overview - The global tactile sensor market is projected to reach $16.4 billion by 2024, with manufacturing applications accounting for over 40% of the market share [1][2] - The top three application sectors for tactile sensors in 2023 are manufacturing (42%), aerospace & defense (27%), and automotive (17%) [2] Group 2: Technology Analysis - Tactile sensors can be categorized into various types, including contact sensors, torque sensors, pressure sensors, and slip sensors, with fingertip tactile sensors being the core component for precise control in dexterous hands [1] - Capacitive sensors operate based on changes in capacitance due to external stimuli, allowing for the measurement of three-dimensional forces [2] - Resistive sensors detect changes in resistance when force is applied to conductive materials, while piezoelectric sensors utilize the piezoelectric effect to generate electrical charges under mechanical stress [2] Group 3: Key Players in the Industry - HeShan Technology focuses on capacitive sensor technology and is the only company in China providing a complete solution that includes underlying chips, tactile sensors, and algorithms [3] - Pashini Perception Technology employs magnetic sensors and excels in hardware design and algorithm architecture [3] - GelSight utilizes a vision-based tactile sensing approach, achieving micrometer-level resolution through a combination of gel and visual technology [3]
东吴证券:触觉提升机器人现实感知能力 指尖触觉传感器将成技术突破重点