XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D tactile sensor technology, is showcasing its uSkin® tactile sensor technology at CES 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, 2026. The company is exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth #8500.
XELA Robotics recently announced the successful integration of its uSkin® sensors into the Tesollo DG-5F, a five-fingered anthropomorphic robotic hand designed for human-level gripping and manipulation. With the addition of uSkin® sensors, the robotic hand gains a human-like sense of touch, enabling it to handle objects more carefully, precisely, and efficiently.
According to the company, one of the key limitations of current robotic automation is the lack of tactile feedback. XELA Robotics’ uSkin® technology allows robots to detect contact, pressure, and motion with high sensitivity, delivering sensing performance down to 0.1 gram-force. This enables robots to perform complex manipulation tasks with unprecedented precision.
2026 Technology Roadmap
XELA Robotics also revealed its 2026 technology roadmap, which focuses on making its tactile sensors smaller, faster, and smarter. As part of this roadmap, the size of individual sensing points will be reduced from approximately 4 × 4 mm to 2.5 × 2.5 mm, allowing for a higher density of tactile sensing points. These ultra-compact sensing points are expected to be available for commercial orders in the second quarter of 2026.
The integrated sensor system covers the fingertips, phalanges, and palm of the Tesollo DG-5F hand and includes a nail element. Each fingertip contains 12 sensing points within a compact form factor. The integration was completed and delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025, with commercial orders planned to begin in late Q1 2026.
Hardware-Agnostic Integration
Beyond Tesollo, XELA Robotics has integrated its uSkin® technology with robotic hands and grippers from companies such as Wonik Robotics, Sake Robotics, Weiss Robotics, and Robotiq. This hardware-agnostic approach allows customers to enhance their existing robotic systems with advanced tactile sensing without replacing their preferred hardware.
The flexible, elastomer-based uSkin® sensors conform to different object shapes and robotic end-effectors and can be customized for specific applications. XELA Robotics’ solutions target a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, agriculture, and research.
Live Demonstration at CES 2026
At CES 2026, XELA Robotics is demonstrating its uSkin® tactile sensor technology live at North Hall, Booth #8500. Visitors can experience how human-like tactile perception enables robots to interact with objects more naturally and reliably.
Through its CES 2026 showcase, XELA Robotics highlights the growing role of tactile intelligence in advancing humanoid and industrial robotics.