journal article·2026-04Open access

An AI‐Powered, All‐Printed, Scalable, Stretchable Triboelectric E‐Skin for Multifunctional Perception in Dexterous Hand

Zhaoya Chen, Yuan Jin, Zhanda Li, Bei Wang, Bin Liu, Bin Xu, Feng Gong, Lelun Jiang, Hui Li

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 35

Abstract

ABSTRACT Achieving human‐like dexterity in robotic hands requires electronic skins (E‐skins) that seamlessly integrate multifunctional sensing, decision‐making, and interactive control. However, existing E‐skins for dexterous hands remain limited to single sensing modalities and face scalability challenges due to complex manufacturing processes. Here, we present a triboelectric E‐skin (TE‐Skin) that overcomes the above limitations via an interfacial compression‐assisted coaxial printing technique. This approach enables the scalable fabrication of ultra‐thin sensory arrays that conformably integrate with the entire robotic hand—fingertips, palm, and dorsum. The TE‐Skin simultaneously enables tactile pressure mapping, dynamic trajectory recognition, material discrimination, secure user authentication, and gesture‐based control. Crucially, deep learning algorithms decode complex triboelectric signals, allowing the system to achieve over 95% accuracy in material recognition and user identification. By merging scalable manufacturing and multifunctional sensing, this work provides a versatile platform for next‐generation robotic manipulation and natural human–robot interaction.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Tactile and Sensory Interactions · Dielectric materials and actuators

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Affiliations

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Optomechatronics Engineering College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering Shenzhen University Shenzhen China

School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Ningbo University Ningbo China

School of Biomedical Engineering Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat‐Sen University Shenzhen China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program

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