New Law of Physics Could Help Advance Wide Range of Robotic Technologies Written by AZoRoboticsApr 30 2021 Despite the massive use of robotic devices right from assembly lines to medicine, engineers have a tough time accounting for the friction arising when those robots hold on to objects—especially in wet conditions. Image Credit: North Carolina State University Scientists have found out a new law of physics responsible for this kind of friction, which must help the discovery of an extensive range of robotic technologies. Our work here opens the door to creating more reliable and functional haptic and robotic devices in applications such as telesurgery and manufacturing.