Outside Front Cover: Volume 4 Issue 2

Outside Front Cover: The study reported in doi:10.1002/idm2.12233 examines recent progress in tactile sensing and machine learning for texture perception, focusing on sensor design principles, touch- and sliding-based approaches, and associated machine learning algorithms. This image illustrates that the robots can recognize object textures through touch/sliding sensors and improve manipulation dexterity, critical for applications in healthcare, education, and space exploration. The work also discusses challenges and future opportunities, aiming to advance tactile perception in humanoid robotics.