DeepTouch Overview
DeepTouch Overview – IREX Japan 2025
Inside the World’s Largest Robotics Exhibition
The International Robot Exhibition (IREX) Japan 2025 once again proved why it is regarded as the world’s largest and most influential robotics trade show. Held in Tokyo, IREX brings together the most advanced robotics manufacturers, AI developers, integrators, and automation pioneers from across the globe.
Among the standout innovators this year was DeepTouch, developed by Shanghai Xinfu Technology Pvt Ltd — a company focused on advancing tactile sensing and human-robot interaction technologies designed to make robots more responsive, safer, and commercially viable in real-world environments.
In this deep-dive overview, we explore the technology behind DeepTouch, what we saw live at IREX Japan 2025, and why tactile robotics could be one of the most important enablers of the next robotics revolution.
What Is DeepTouch?
DeepTouch is an advanced tactile sensing technology platform designed to give robots a human-like sense of touch.
While robotics has made enormous strides in vision systems, navigation, and AI decision-making, the sense of touch has historically lagged behind. Robots could see and calculate — but they couldn’t “feel.”
DeepTouch changes that.
By embedding high-resolution tactile sensors into robotic end effectors, grippers, and contact surfaces, DeepTouch allows robots to:
Detect pressure variations
Identify object texture
Adjust grip strength dynamically
Prevent slippage
Handle fragile items safely
Interact more naturally with humans
This technology is critical for service robotics, healthcare automation, logistics handling, and collaborative robot (cobot) environments where safety and precision are paramount.
Live From IREX Japan 2025
Seeing DeepTouch live at IREX provided a real-world demonstration of how far tactile robotics has progressed.
On the exhibition floor, DeepTouch was integrated into robotic manipulation systems capable of handling delicate objects with remarkable precision. Demonstrations included:
Soft object gripping
Precision component handling
Human-robot contact response
Adaptive grip adjustments in real time
What stood out wasn’t just the sensing capability — it was the speed of response. The robot didn’t simply detect touch; it reacted instantly, adjusting force and positioning dynamically.
This is a major step forward from traditional force-torque sensors, which often operate at lower resolution and slower response cycles.
Why Tactile Sensing Matters in Robotics
To understand DeepTouch’s importance, you have to look at the broader robotics landscape.
Most robots today rely on three core sensing pillars:
Vision (cameras, LiDAR, 3D mapping)
Position (encoders, motion tracking)
Force (basic resistance detection)
But humans rely heavily on touch.
We instinctively adjust grip when holding:
A glass of water
A smartphone
A piece of fruit
Medical instruments
Without tactile feedback, robots must rely on pre-programmed force thresholds — which limits flexibility and increases risk.
DeepTouch introduces:
Micro-pressure mapping
Surface contact awareness
Slip detection
Multi-point force sensing
This transforms robotic handling from rigid automation into adaptive manipulation.
Key Technology Features
1. High-Resolution Sensor Arrays
DeepTouch uses dense tactile sensor grids that create pressure maps across the contact surface. This allows robots to detect not just contact — but how contact is distributed.
2. Real-Time Feedback Loops
The system feeds tactile data directly into the robot’s control algorithms, enabling instantaneous grip adjustments.
3. AI Integration
Machine learning models interpret tactile data, improving object handling over time through experience.
4. Modular Integration
DeepTouch can be integrated into:
Robotic grippers
Humanoid hands
Service robot manipulators
Industrial cobots
Applications Across Industries
Logistics & Warehousing
Handling parcels, packaging, and irregular goods requires adaptive gripping. DeepTouch allows robots to:
Lift soft packages safely
Prevent crushing damage
Adjust grip for different weights
This is particularly relevant as e-commerce logistics scales globally.
Healthcare & Medical Robotics
Medical robotics demands extreme sensitivity.
Applications include:
Surgical assistance
Patient handling
Rehabilitation robotics
Prosthetics
Tactile sensing ensures safer human interaction and more precise instrument control.
Service Robotics
Hospitality, retail, and front-of-house robots increasingly interact with physical objects.
DeepTouch enables:
Tray carrying
Drink serving
Product handling
Customer item exchange
This enhances both safety and user experience.
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing environments often require handling:
Fragile components
Electronics
Glass
Precision assemblies
DeepTouch reduces breakage risk while improving placement accuracy.
Human-Robot Interaction: The Next Frontier
One of the most exciting implications of DeepTouch is in collaborative robotics.
As robots move closer to humans — working alongside staff rather than in cages — touch sensitivity becomes essential.
DeepTouch supports:
Safe contact detection
Gentle human interaction
Responsive force limitation
Enhanced compliance control
This is particularly important for humanoid and service robots operating in public environments.
Shanghai Xinfu Technology Pvt Ltd – Company Overview
Shanghai Xinfu Technology is positioning itself at the forefront of tactile robotics innovation.
The company focuses on developing:
Advanced sensor hardware
AI tactile processing systems
Robotic integration platforms
Human-machine interface technologies
Their presence at IREX Japan 2025 signals a strong push into global robotics markets, partnering with robot manufacturers and integrators seeking to enhance manipulation capabilities.
As robotics adoption accelerates, tactile sensing providers like Xinfu are becoming critical enablers rather than optional add-ons.
The Commercial Impact of Tactile Robotics
From a business perspective, technologies like DeepTouch unlock entirely new deployment opportunities.
Robots can move into sectors previously considered too delicate or unpredictable for automation.
Commercial benefits include:
Reduced product damage
Increased automation scope
Improved safety compliance
Lower insurance risk
Higher operational precision
For integrators and robotics consultancies, tactile sensing expands the ROI case for robotics adoption.
IREX Japan – A Global Robotics Barometer
IREX isn’t just an exhibition — it’s a forecast of where robotics is heading.
Key themes from 2025 included:
Humanoid robotics acceleration
AI-driven autonomy
Inspection and security robots
Logistics automation
Human-robot collaboration
DeepTouch fits squarely into this evolution — enabling robots to operate more naturally in human environments.
Why This Matters for Businesses Today
Many companies still view robotics through a traditional industrial lens — fixed automation performing repetitive tasks.
But the reality is shifting toward:
Adaptive robotics
Mobile manipulation
AI-enhanced service robots
Human-interactive systems
Tactile sensing is a foundational technology for this transition.
Businesses investing early gain:
Operational efficiency
Brand innovation positioning
Labour augmentation
Customer experience differentiation
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Watch the Full Video
You can watch our full DeepTouch overview from IREX Japan 2025 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyHBcK4t6MI
The video showcases the technology live on the exhibition floor, including tactile demonstrations and robotic handling capabilities.
Final Thoughts
DeepTouch represents a critical leap forward in robotics evolution.
For decades, robots have excelled in strength, speed, and repetition — but lacked sensitivity.
Tactile sensing bridges that gap.
As robots move into healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and public environments, the ability to “feel” will be just as important as the ability to see or think.
Shanghai Xinfu Technology’s DeepTouch platform is helping lead that transformation — enabling safer, smarter, and more commercially viable robotic systems.
And if IREX Japan 2025 showed us anything, it’s this:
The future of robotics isn’t just automation.
It’s interaction.