MIT researchers developed GelPalm, a flexible robotic palm with a gel-based sensor and ROMEO fingers for enhanced dexterity in human-robot collaboration, prosthetics, and biomedical uses.

MIT researchers have developed GelPalm, a robotic palm with a gel-based flexible sensor that mimics human touch, and ROMEO fingers with "passive compliance" for natural force adjustment. The GelPalm uses a 3D color illumination system for precise robotic interactions and aims to enhance robotic hand dexterity for potential applications such as human-robot collaboration, prosthetics, and biomedical uses.