Core Insights - The article discusses the emergence of flexible robotics, which aims to utilize soft materials and flexible actuators to replicate human-like tactile sensations, potentially transforming prosthetics, minimally invasive surgical robots, and wearable devices [2] Group 1: Research Development - A study published in Nature introduces ultrasound-driven artificial muscles made from flexible materials filled with microbubbles that bend when exposed to ultrasound, enabling wireless control for various movements [3] - The design utilizes over 10,000 microbubbles, each precisely sized to resonate at different frequencies, allowing for selective oscillation and distributed thrust, resulting in programmable deformation with high compactness (approximately 3000 microbubbles/mm²), lightweight (0.047 mg/mm²), high strength (about 7.6 µN/mm²), and rapid response (grasping in less than 100 milliseconds) [6][7] Group 2: Applications and Implications - The artificial muscles exhibit excellent scalability from micrometer to centimeter scales, flexibility, and multiple degrees of freedom, with potential applications in flexible robotics, wearable technology, haptic technology, and biomedical instruments [9]

Core Insights - The article highlights the rapid development of embodied intelligence, with major companies like Tesla, Nvidia, Huawei, and Alibaba entering the field, alongside emerging domestic robotics firms such as Yushu Technology and Zhiyuan Robotics [2][12] - Xense Robotics, a leading company in embodied touch technology, recently completed a significant Pre-A funding round, marking its third financing round this year, indicating strong investor interest [4][5] Company Overview - Xense Robotics, founded in May 2024 and headquartered in Shanghai, focuses on multimodal tactile perception technology and aims to enhance intelligent agents' dexterous operations [5][6] - The company has attracted investments from notable firms including Hillhouse Capital, Ideal Auto, and others, showcasing its strong market appeal and strategic growth potential [4][5] Technology and Market Position - Xense Robotics is recognized for its innovative tactile technology, which addresses the limitations of visual perception in robotics, enabling more precise operations and interactions [6][7] - The founder, a core member of an MIT team, has pioneered a new approach to robot operation that integrates tactile sensing with spatial awareness, establishing a closed-loop system for "contact-perception-control" [7][8] Product and Application - The company has developed a comprehensive product matrix, including tactile sensors, data acquisition systems, simulators, and control systems, positioning itself as a solution provider in tactile intelligent perception [9][10] - Xense Robotics' products have been validated in various applications, including industrial assembly, tactile detection, and flexible logistics, with partnerships established with leading clients like L'Oréal and Google DeepMind [11] Industry Trends - The article notes a significant increase in interest and investment in embodied intelligence, with predictions of a $5 trillion market for humanoid robots by 2050 and a rapidly growing tactile sensor market expected to exceed $35 billion in the coming years [12][13] - The Chinese government has recognized "embodied intelligence" as a strategic direction, with multiple cities launching action plans aimed at developing a trillion-dollar industry [12][13]

作者 | 黄楠 编辑 | 袁斯来 硬氪获悉，具身触觉企业千觉机器人Xense Robotics（以下简称"千觉机器人"）近日完成亿元级Pre-A轮融资，本轮融资由孚腾资本（上海具身智能基金） 领投，产业方理想汽车、彬复资本和科实资本等头部市场化机构共同参与，高瓴创投、元禾原点、戈壁创投等老股东持续跟投。 融资资金将主要用于技术研发投入、加快产品迭代、团队规模扩充与市场渠道拓展，完善全链路业务布局。这也是「千觉机器人」今年内完成的第三轮， 此前公司曾获得高瓴创投、智元机器人、元禾原点、戈壁创投、璞跃中国、交大菡源基金、小苗朗程等机构投资。随着孚腾资本和理想汽车的加入，将推 动其触觉感知技术在真实产业场景的落地与推广。 「千觉机器人」是硬氪长期关注的企业，2024年5月成立、总部位于上海，公司以多模态触觉感知技术为核心，聚焦智能体灵巧操作领域，通过创新触觉 感知技术、为智能体提供理解真实世界的多模态触觉感知与操作能力，推动具身智能从精细操作迈向通用感知。 千觉机器人产品矩阵（图源/企业） 创始人马道林于北京大学博士毕业后，师从机器人操作领域知名学者Alberto Rodriguez，专注研发视触觉技术路线在操作感 ...

"传统触觉传感器像一块钢板——只能感知有没有触碰，但无法告诉机器人怎么触碰。"聂相如表示，如 今通过运控算法，将触觉数据与手眼相机的视觉信息融合，可以实现毫米级操作精度与力控。结合强化 学习技术，机器人可自主适应复杂场景。例如在医疗场景中，DexH13能感知患者皮肤状态，调整抓握 力度以避免损伤；在康养领域，可以辅助康复训练机器人实现柔性抓握，提升患者体验；在车企中则可 以执行精密装配任务、线束收纳，以及在更广泛的场景下，替代高危人工工序…… 当2025年中关村论坛拉开帷幕，一场聚焦建设具有全球影响力的科技成果转化和技术交易的科技品牌活 动先行上演。3月27日，中关村国际技术交易大会正式启幕。作为中关村论坛的重要组成部分，此次大 会以"技术交易赋能新质生产力"为主题。期间，大会发布的《百项新技术新产品榜单》与《百项国际技 术交易创新项目榜单》（简称"双百榜单"）揭晓。帕西尼感知科技凭借其多维触觉灵巧手DexH13这一 创新成果，成功跻身两大权威榜单。 在机器人"视觉"（3D成像、多目视觉）成为资本热词的十年间，触觉技术却始终处于边缘地带，特定 领域的机器人高端触觉模块供应常期依赖海外进口。相关数据显示，201 ...