First week of life is key for senses of smell and touch
Research in mice “demonstrates that early-life exposure to odor is essential for touch development and maturation.”
Stretchy ‘skin’ could give robots sensitivity of human touch
A stretchy e-skin that gives robots the sensitivity of human skin could pave way for robots that are used in medical care and disaster relief.
Touch boosts babies’ self-recognitition
Touch helps babies and toddlers learn self-awareness. The discovery could lead to interventions for kids with motor development delays.
Why touch is important for relationships
An expert breaks down why affectionate touch can be so beneficial in a relationship, whether it’s romantic or not.
New wearable device uses touch to tell you where to go
A new wearable device uses touch to direct the wearer. It could help in navigation or be useful for people with vision or hearing problems.
New wearable device uses touch to tell you where to go
A new wearable device uses touch to direct the wearer. It could help in navigation or be useful for people with vision or hearing problems.
Plants can feel when touch begins and ends
Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, according to new research.
Plants can feel when touch begins and ends
Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, according to new research.
Why do hugs feel good? This chemical messenger
A study in mice identifies a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch.
Device adds feelings to lips in virtual reality
A new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual reality uses the lips, mouth, and tongue. “It makes the experience much more immersive.”