Melexis and OYMotion elevate tactile sensing for next-generation robotic hands
Melexis is accelerating its robotics roadmap as Tactaxis, a breakthrough magnetic tactile sensor, evolves into industrialised fingertip modules. Melexis has joined forces with bionic pioneer OYMotion to integrate Tactaxis into next-gen robotic hands, delivering the human-like dexterity and neural-grade feedback needed to bridge the gap between physical-AI hardware and intelligent touch.
Having moved from prototyping into the industrialisation phase, these modules are now being prepared for broader deployment into scalable, production-ready solutions. For robotics OEMs, Tactaxis modules represent a step forward in enabling true tactile sensing in robotics, bringing more precise, responsive interaction closer to real-world applications.
Tactaxis is an advanced magnetic-based tactile sensing technology that enables true 3D detection of force, position, and interaction. It converts physical touch into precise, real-time data, supporting more controlled, responsive, and adaptable interactions. While robotics systems have made significant advances in vision and actuation, the ability to reliably detect and interpret physical interaction remains a key limitation, one that Tactaxis fingertip modules resolve.
Melexis’ Tactaxis sensors have been selected by OYMotion for the development of its next-generation robotic hand, due to be demonstrated at Hannover Messe in Germany. OYMotion, was seeking a solution capable of enabling more advanced interaction while requiring rapid development and close collaboration to meet key deadlines.
Bringing together teams and key stakeholders across both companies, the project covered the full integration scope, from mechanical and electronic design through to calibration and system-level optimisation within a condensed timeframe. The resulting system provides a tangible demonstration of Tactaxis technology ahead of future mass production and shows how sophisticated tactile sensing can elevate robotic manipulation capabilities in real-world conditions.
As momentum builds across the robotics ecosystem, translating emerging sensing capabilities into deployable systems is becoming a defining challenge for the industry. Melexis is addressing this by advancing the industrialisation of its Tactaxis-based fingertip modules, moving beyond early validation toward solutions designed for integration into production platforms. By aligning sensing performance with the requirements of scalability and system-level integration, the company is laying the foundation for broader adoption of tactile sensing in robotics.
