Purpose This aims to provide details of new sensor technologies and developments with potential applications in robotic tactile sensing and navigation. Design/methodology/approach Following a short introduction, this provides examples of tactile sensing research. This is followed by details of...

Purpose This paper aims to provide details of recent advances in robotic prostheses with the emphasis on the control and sensing technologies. Design/methodology/approach Following a short introduction, this paper first discusses the main robotic prosthesis control strategies. It then provides...

Purpose This paper aims to illustrate the growing importance of agricultural robots by providing details of recent product developments and their applications. Design/methodology/approach Following a short introduction, this first discusses a range of agricultural applications of drones. It then...