Study Reveals How Humans Touch Unfamiliar Objects, Shaping Human–Robot Interaction Research
A Harvard-led study has revealed that humans form unique touch patterns when exploring unfamiliar objects without goals. By categorizing movements into observational, perceptual, constructive, and hedonic actions, researchers found responses shaped by prior knowledge and object changes. The findings, published in PLOS One, may guide intuitive designs for robotics, gaming, medical, and artistic applications.
