Artificial Fingertip with Embedded High Resolution : Hartung & Gorre : 9783866288027 : 3866288026 : 29 Nov 2023 : The replication of the human sense of touch in robots or prostheses would greatly enhance their ability to interact with the environment. This thesis investigates the possibility to rebuild a human fingertip with its mechanical sensing capabilities. A soft, human-sized artificial fingertip was developed, equipped with an array of 144 tactile sensors (taxels). These 0.5 mm diameter taxels can detect touch, vibrations, and shear, enabling the artificial finger to distinguish between different external stimuli. This thesis describes the design of the taxels, the fabrication as well as the characterization. The taxels can sense pressures with a sensitivity of 2.6 kPa-1 and were tested in a temperature range of 20 - 80? C as well as over 10000 cycles. The sensing characteristics are determined by the thickness of a spray-coated silicone layer that encases the sensors, increasing