German researchers from the Aerospace Center have unveiled an innovative technology that allows robots to perceive touch without the use of expensive biometric shells. The team of scientists applied artificial intelligence to interpret signals from internal sensors, allowing them to accurately detect force and pressure from touch. According to the scientists, the new approach will open the door to more intuitive and flexible interactions between humans and machines. As part of the development, virtual buttons, switches and sliders have been created that can be easily moved and customized in any part of the robot's design. The unique setup allows robots to detect physical interactions without special touch sensors. The researchers emphasize that this achievement opens new horizons for adaptive interaction between humans and robots, which was not possible before