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VTAP Gripper: Synergizing Fingertip Sensing and a Visuo-Tactile Active Palm for Dexterous In-Hand Manipulation

Yuhao Zhou, Sheeraz Athar*, Zhixian Hu*, Binghao Huang, Yunzhu Li, Juan Wachs, Yu She

Purdue University, Columbia University

2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

Abstract

A robotic gripper combining fingertip tactile sensing with a visuo-tactile active palm to enable dexterous in-hand manipulation.

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