“When it comes to robotics, the sense of touch is often underestimated. Yet, for robots to perform everyday tasks — like picking items from shelves for packaging — reliable tactile feedback is essential,” said Alexander Schmitz, CEO of XELA Robotics. “Our technology enables robots to act with precision in the real world, enhancing their ability to handle objects safely and efficiently. We’re looking forward to showcasing how tactile sensing is key to advancing automation and making robots more capable in daily applications.”
The Robotics Summit & Expo is the leading event for commercial robotics developers, bringing together 5,000+ industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in motion control, AI, sensing, software development, humanoids, and more. With 200+ exhibitors, 50+ educational sessions, 5 keynotes, and hands-on demos, it’s the go-to event for those shaping the future of robotics.
XELA Robotics Demonstration Highlights
XELA Robotics will present a range of showcases and live demonstrations, highlighting how tactile sensing technology could enhance robotic automation.
uSkin Tactile Sensor Showcase
The uSkin tactile sensor can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of robotic hands and grippers, enabling enhanced precision, adaptability, and real-time feedback. This flexibility allows for customized solutions tailored to unique operational needs. The following examples highlight how uSkin can be applied, but the possibilities go far beyond these demonstrations:
- Smarter Robotic Hands: Visualizations of the Allegro Hand and Leap Hand will demonstrate how tactile sensing could enhance dexterity and control in robotic hands, supporting tasks that require delicate handling, such as assembling small components or sorting fragile items.
- Custom Gripper Integration: The WEISS gripper will be highlighted as an example of how XELA’s sensors can be integrated into various robotic systems, opening possibilities for customized solutions in automated processes.
- Special Sensor Applications: The 2F gripper with a double-sided sensor and the Multi-Bend sensor will be presented through visualizations, offering insights into how specialized sensors could support future robotic applications that require precise control over complex or irregular objects.
Do you have a unique integration challenge? Visit us at Booth #243 to discuss your specific requirements — we’d be happy to explore how uSkin can enhance your robotics application.
Live Demonstrations: Delicate Sorting and Handling
These hands-on demonstrations will show how uSkin tactile sensors could enhance robotic precision for delicate sorting and handling tasks, helping robots adapt to object variations and ensure secure, efficient operations:
- Grasping Different Shapes (Robotiq Hand-E gripper with thin sensor): Demonstrating how robots could adapt to grasping objects of varying shapes and measuring their weight for accurate sorting and packaging.
- Secure Handling with Slip Detection (Robotiq 2F gripper): Showcasing how tactile sensing could enable robots to detect and adjust for slipping objects, ensuring safe and reliable handling during delicate or complex assembly tasks.
The Robotics Summit also offers numerous networking opportunities, a Career Fair, a robotics development challenge, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards Gala, and much more.
Visit XELA Robotics at Booth #243 to learn more about uSkin tactile sensing technology and experience the future of robotics firsthand. For more information, visit www.xelarobotics.com or contact Alexander Schmitz at alexander@xelarobotics.com.
About XELA Robotics
XELA Robotics develops advanced tactile sensors and the AI software that powers them, enabling robots to sense and adapt to their environment in real time. In addition to developing our technology, XELA offers integration services to seamlessly incorporate tactile sensors into existing robot hands and grippers.
Our mission is to drive the realization of full automation across multiple industries by equipping robots with the sense of touch — making them more capable, adaptable, and efficient in complex, real-world tasks.
Media Contact:
Alexander Schmitz
CEO
XELA Robotics
alexander@xelarobotics.com
+81 80-8530-8855
