Dr. Bot, I think if anything can be learnt from this thread is that all the crazy expensive sensory equipment in this world can be replaced by a very well calibrated and sensitive hand.
Another use for the all sensing hand I found out today is determining RPM by the pain the burn from touching a spinning gear gives you
(Just FYI it was the FP motor, I know im an idiot, but I just couldnt help it, curiosity burnt the cat)