Contactile

Contactile is a robotics hardware company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2019.

The company specializes in developing patented tactile sensors and smart grippers that provide robots with a human-like sense of touch. This technology enables intelligent and dexterous robotic gripping, allowing robots to interact with their environment more effectively. The core products include PapillArray Tactile Sensors, which measure various physical interactions such as force, torque, and vibration, and smart robotic grippers that facilitate advanced manipulation without the need for extensive programming. Contactile's sensors are designed to mimic human fingertips, allowing robots to adaptively handle objects of varying sizes and weights in unstructured environments. The company targets industries such as e-commerce, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and space, and collaborates with robot manufacturers and research institutions to enhance robotic systems.