Robotics is a field that has grown substantially in the past few years, specifically in the advancement of sensors for environmental detection. Currently, artificial tactile vibration sensors only report one composite spectrogram of vibration data for a single fingertip. Although the human tactile mechanoreceptors, or sensors that respond to mechanical...

Portable power sources with high energy densities and extended lifetimes have long been needed for use in remote environments. Batteries are commonly used, but radiate excessive heat, provide power for a relatively short period of time and require recharging or replacement. For many field applications, the power source is the heaviest system component...