GelSight

GelSight is a United States company that makes mobile tactile sensors and robotic sensors, together with an AI and software framework, for surface measurement and robotic touch. It was born from academic research: its co-founders were research scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on 3D imaging technologies. The website says its products are used by civilian and military aerospace organisations, precision manufacturers, forensics teams and research institutions.

Technology and products

GelSight combines high-resolution tactile imaging with mobile, nondestructive measurement of mechanical properties, which the company presents as a way of doing surface metrology without the compromises of older processes. Products named on the site include the Modulus and Modulus HR, the Mobile and Mobile Shock Protected editions, the Max and the Mini tactile sensor, and an online store and demo option.

Applications

• Scratch and defect measurement
• Pit detection and corrosion analysis
• Radius of curvature measurement
• Hole diameter measurement and fastener flushness
• Weld inspection, roughness measurement and dimensional metrology
• Replica measurement with image transformation

Aerospace and MRO

For aerospace work, GelSight says its tactile 3D imaging detects cracks, corrosion and surface wear on metals, composites and polymers, and that the structured data are ready for AI-driven workflows and predictive maintenance programmes. One-touch PDF reports supply the compliance documentation, traceability and digital records that MRO programmes need. The company serves other industries too, including automotive, robotics, energy, forensics, additive manufacturing, research and chemical.

Recognition

GelSight was named a Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech 2026 honoree in robotics and automation, and it announced that it would be at AUSA 2026 in Washington, D.C., from 12 to 14 October.

Events

GelSight is listed as an exhibitor at MRO Americas 2027, MRO Europe 2026 and MRO Europe 2027.

Contact

GelSight is listed under Manufacturers and is based in United States.
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