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Humanoid robot skin senses people before contact

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Working beside a metal humanoid robot would probably make you watch every step it takes. After all, a collision between a heavy robot and a human body will usually end worse for the person. Italian startup Generative Bionics believes its Gene.01 humanoid robot could help reduce that risk. The company covered the robot with sensor-filled skin that can detect a person approaching before physical contact occurs. The system also senses touch, temperature and force. As a result, Gene.01 can gather information about what surrounds its body and what happens during an interaction. That sounds reassuring. However, the real question is whether the sensors and control software can react quickly enough when people start working beside the robot. CyberGuy Live: Missed "Sick of Spam?"

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