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Humans Unveil 'Remote Touch' Sense, Outperform Robots

11/9/2025

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Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and University College London identified a potential seventh sense called "remote touch."
In experiments, humans detected hidden objects beneath sand with 70.7% accuracy, outperforming a robotic sensor at 40%.
The findings suggest potential tools and assistive technologies to enhance exploration in challenging environments.
The study emphasizes collaboration between human and robotic research, highlighting interdisciplinary teamwork.

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Story summary

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and University College London identified a potential seventh sense called "remote touch."
In experiments, humans detected hidden objects beneath sand with 70.7% accuracy, outperforming a robotic sensor at 40%.
The findings suggest potential tools and assistive technologies to enhance exploration in challenging environments.
The study emphasizes collaboration between human and robotic research, highlighting interdisciplinary teamwork.