Research and Academia
GelSight is used by researchers and students at top universities advancing robotics, materials science, aerospace design and maintenance, and biological research being featured in hundreds of publications and research outputs
Used Across Science, Engineering, Robotics & Biology
Academic Research
Robotics & Engineering Research
Adopted by leading robotics labs including
Supporting research in tactile sensing, robotic manipulation, humanoid robotics, and AI-driven perception.
Science & Biology Research
Used across interdisciplinary research programs at many universities including
Enabling studies of biological surfaces, biomaterials, and bio-inspired engineering, including research on fish scales, frog skin adhesion, and human tissue surfaces.
Industry
Surface structure influences nearly every physical and biological system. GelSight provides a common measurement platform across disciplines.
Robotics & Tactile Sensing
GelSight is the most published tactile sensing solution in humanoid robotics research, making it a trusted platform for labs developing next-generation robotic perception and manipulation.
Researchers use GelSight for:
- Tactile perception and robotic manipulation
- Contact mechanics and grasp analysis
- Soft robotics and compliant materials
- Training datasets for AI and robotic sensing
- Benchmarking tactile sensing systems
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
- Materials characterization
- Tribology and wear studies
- Failure and fracture analysis
- Additive manufacturing research
- Air and spacecraft maintenance and sustainment
Biology & Biomaterials
GelSight has enabled publications studying:
- Surface structure of fish scales
- Adhesion and texture of frog skin
- Human skin and biomedical materials
- Bio-inspired surface engineering
From Data to Publication
Create Figures, Videos, and Datasets for Papers
GelSight generates rich visual outputs that help researchers communicate results clearly and effectively.
Researchers use GelSight to:
- Create high-resolution 3D surface visualizations
- Generate videos of surface interaction and deformation
- Produce publication-ready figures
- Share datasets with collaborators and reviewers
Turn experiments into publication-ready outputs faster.
From Grants to Classrooms
A Tool for Research and Teaching
Win Research Funding
Novel measurement capability strengthens grant proposals and enables new experimental approaches.
Publish Faster
Rapid capture and visualization reduce experimental bottlenecks.
Teach Industry-Relevant Skills
Students gain hands-on experience with modern surface metrology used in aerospace, automotive, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
Shared Across Departments
Ideal for core facilities and shared instrumentation labs.
Why Researchers Choose GelSight
Fast experimental cycles
Capture high- resolution surface data in seconds
Compelling visuals for papers
Generate images and videos that clearly communicate results.
Easy to use across labs
Minimal training required for students and researchers.
Portable &
flexible
Move between labs, experiments, and field work
Publishable, quantitative data
Generate repeatable 3D measurements suitable for papers and proposals.
Enable the Next Wave of Research
Accelerate publication,, strengthen grant proposals, and prepare students with industry-relevant tools.