Core Insights - The core focus of the article is on the launch of the second-generation flexible tactile sensor by Fulei New Materials, highlighting its significance in the robotics industry and the company's strategic direction towards flexible sensing technology [3][5]. Company Developments - Fulei New Materials held a product launch event for its second-generation flexible tactile sensor, attended by over a hundred guests from various sectors including robotics components, brokerage firms, and investment companies [1]. - The chairman of Fulei New Materials emphasized that the flexible tactile sensor project will be a key area for future expansion, expressing excitement about the potential applications of electronic skin technology [3]. - The company has been dedicated to technological innovation in the new materials field for nearly 20 years and began focusing on flexible sensors in 2017, leading to the release of its first-generation tactile sensor in February of this year [5]. Product Features - The second-generation tactile sensor features significant upgrades over the first generation, transitioning from semi-flexible to fully flexible, enabling comprehensive curved surface tactile perception [5]. - The new sensor utilizes an innovative flexible film preparation process and unique structural designs, allowing it to conform to complex three-dimensional shapes, ensuring reliability and accuracy in practical applications [5]. - The sensor achieves full coverage of tactile perception, integrating seamlessly with various surfaces of robotic hands, providing a human-like tactile experience without dead angles [5]. Industry Context - According to GGII, the demand for flexible tactile sensors in the humanoid robotics sector is projected to reach 1.525 million square meters by 2030, with a market size of 27.4 billion yuan [3]. - The development of flexible tactile sensors is still in its early stages, with domestic manufacturers facing challenges in performance compared to international counterparts, particularly in sensitivity, durability, and multi-modal integration [3]. - Traditional tactile sensors have limitations in measuring multi-directional forces, which are crucial for complex robotic operations, highlighting the need for advancements in three-dimensional force sensing capabilities [6][7].