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Dec 13, 2016 02:55 AM EST

Gentle Bot: A Robot With Human Touch

A new robot could sense the shape and texture of objects it gets in touch with.

Jul 30, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Parent's Touch Can Mold Child's Brain Development Until Adulthood

A parent's touch is powerful and goes beyond forming bonds between parents and their children.

Feb 21, 2016 07:36 AM EST

Losing Your Senses? Multisensory Losses Impact Older Adults

Previous studies link loss of one's senses-including taste, smell, touch, vision, and hearing-to an increased risk of cognitive decline, poor mental health and increased mortality.

Feb 18, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Sensory Loss Affects 94 Percent Of Older Adults

The University of Chicago conducted a study that showed a staggering 94 percent of adults between 57 and 85 had at least one sensory deficit.