Stanford Robotics Seminar ENGR319 | Autumn 2025 | Next Generation Dexterous Manipulation

In this podcast, a speaker discusses the challenges and advancements in robotics, particularly focusing on manipulation and the development of tactile sensing. The talk covers the limitations of current robotic hands, the importance of grasp stability and articulation, and the need for better sensing modalities, especially touch. The speaker presents their lab's work on optical tactile sensors, including the DensTech sensor, which aims to provide high-resolution tactile feedback. They also address questions about making tactile sensors smaller, the necessity of human-like morphologies for robots, and the role of texture in manipulation, as well as the challenges of adversarial contacts and sensations.