The eFlesh Magnetometer Board is the officially recommended sensing module for the open‑source eFlesh Project, designed for magnetic tactile sensing in robotic hands, arms, grippers, and soft robotic structures. Developed based on the research behind the 2025 paper “eFlesh: Highly Customizable Magnetic Touch Sensing using Cut‑Cell Microstructures”, this board captures subtle magnetic field variations to enable high‑resolution tactile perception in embodied AI and robotic manipulation tasks. Compact, lightweight, and optimized for rapid prototyping, it is the core sensing element for next‑generation soft tactile systems.
Features
- Official eFlesh Project Board — The same magnetometer PCB used in research experiments and demonstrations.
- High‑Resolution 3‑Axis Magnetic Sensing — Detects fine magnetic field changes for precise tactile feedback.
- Plug‑and‑Play Integration — Designed to fit seamlessly into 3D‑printed eFlesh sensor structures.
- Ideal for Robotic Touch Sensing — Suitable for robotic fingers, soft grippers, footpads, and distributed tactile arrays.
- Fully Compatible with eFlesh Software — Works with the open‑source STL generator and processing pipeline.
- Compact & Lightweight — Perfect for embedded systems and multi‑sensor configurations.
Technical Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sensing Type | 3‑axis magnetic field sensing |
| Project Compatibility | Official eFlesh Project recommended board |
| Integration | Designed for 3D‑printed eFlesh tactile modules |
| Use Cases | Robotic hands, soft grippers, tactile footpads, touch sensing arrays |
| Software Support | Compatible with eFlesh open‑source software & STL generator |
Ideal Applications
- Robotic Manipulation — Enables tactile‑aware grasping and object interaction.
- Soft Robotics — Perfect for deformable structures requiring embedded sensing.
- Embodied AI Research — Provides high‑resolution tactile data for learning‑based control.
- Human‑Robot Interaction — Supports safe, responsive touch sensing.
- Distributed Tactile Arrays — Scalable for multi‑sensor configurations across limbs or surfaces.
Why Choose the eFlesh Magnetometer Board？
The eFlesh Magnetometer Board is the most reliable and research‑validated solution for building magnetic tactile sensors in robotics. Its combination of high‑resolution sensing, open‑source compatibility, and plug‑and‑play integration makes it ideal for both academic research and advanced prototyping. As the recommended hardware for the eFlesh Project, it ensures consistent performance and seamless integration into modern tactile sensing workflows.