Nanobiotact (Nano-engineering biomimetic tactile sensors).is a Specific Targeted Research Project funded by the European Commission under its Sixth Framework Programme.

The objective of Nanobiotact is to design and construct an articulated artificial finger with a biomimetic sensor based on an array of NEMS force transducers that will mimic the spatial resolution, sensitivity and dynamics of human tactile neural sensors.

The project is innovative and will promote real industrial breakthroughs. Tactile sensing and the related application of haptic transmission have enormous potential in the area of high-added value products and services. The project will provide novel research tools such as high throughput tactile screening, with the potential to improve the quality of life and with many applications.