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Alexander Sohn is a leading researcher in tactile sensing and haptic robotics, with a primary focus on developing artificial touch systems that replicate the rich sensory capabilities of human skin. His most notable contribution is the development of an artificial multimodal fingertip that digitizes touch, enabling robots to perceive object properties such as texture, hardness, and contact forces with unprecedented fidelity. This work, published in 2024, has already garnered 3 citations and represents a significant step toward closing the gap between biological and artificial touch. Sohn’s research integrates materials science, sensor design, and machine learning to create robust tactile interfaces that can operate in real-world environments, advancing applications in prosthetics, teleoperation, and human-robot interaction. His achievements include pioneering methods for combining multiple sensing modalities—such as pressure, vibration, and temperature—into a single, compliant fingertip. By bridging the sensory gap between humans and machines, Sohn’s work is laying the foundation for more intuitive and dexterous robotic systems, making him a key figure in the field of tactile robotics.