SynTouch LLC
Los Angeles, USA maker of the BioTac biomimetic tactile fingertip sensor for robotic hands and prosthetics; USC spinout founded 2008.
SynTouch LLC was founded in 2008 as a spinout from the University of Southern California (USC) by researchers Gerald Loeb, Jeremy Fishel, and Matthew Borzage. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company develops and manufactures the BioTac series of biomimetic tactile sensors designed to replicate the sensory capabilities of the human fingertip. The flagship BioTac sensor detects pressure, vibration, and temperature, enabling robots and prosthetic hands to perceive slip, texture, and object compliance.
The BioTac SP is an updated variant offering improved sensitivity and durability. Applications span robotics research, prosthetics, medical device development, and industrial manipulation tasks requiring delicate touch feedback. Initial development was funded in part by the US Department of Defense to advance dexterous prosthetic hands.
SynTouch sells sensors and haptic measurement tools to academic labs, robot manufacturers, and medical device companies worldwide.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
BioTac SP
Biomimetic tactile fingertip sensor detecting pressure, vibration, and temperature for robotic and prosthetic hands.
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Contact SynTouch LLC
WEBSITE
https://www.syntouchllc.comPHONE
+1 (213) 493-4400HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2008
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Manufacturer
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North America
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