GhostTac: Manipulating Tactile Sensors without Physical Contact

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Researchers have developed GhostTac, a method utilizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) to manipulate tactile sensor outputs without physical contact, inducing false pressure readings or slip detection errors. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for industrial robotics, as it could allow attackers to bypass hardware filters and trigger dangerous mechanical failures or safety protocol breaches in automated environments.