NOVELTY - The component has a battery coupled to an elongated inner core. The battery comprises an anode, a cathode, a separator/electrolyte and wires (122, 132), which couple the anode and the cathode to a robot. A casing encloses the battery. A PVC pipe transmits conductive fluid (112), where the inner core encircles the PVC pipe. The inner core is connected to a joint via a quick release flange. The battery comprises a set of battery cells and a set of support plates. A heating element delivers heat to the battery. An electrical insulator insulates the battery from the heating element.    USE - Robot skeletal component for transporting conductive fluid e.g. potassium chloride (KCI) electrolyte fluid and dielectric fluid, data and electrical power to support and power a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The component allows contact cells to eliminate contaminants between sensors and to improve performance of a robotic hand by using a single insulating flexible wall over many cells, pistons and shafts of movable electrodes to be stabilized. The component allows a processor to use determined coefficient of friction to improve mobility and balance on surfaces with different coefficients of friction. The component allows a circuit to be designed to prevent too much current draw such that porous insulating material is placed in a sensing cell that allows the conductive fluid to flow and prevents the electrodes from touching. The component allows electrodes to be insert molded into an end cap and a piston to prevent leaking through the lead wires of the electrodes. The component keeps low applied pressure to linear displacement sensors before contact is made with ground and increases pressure as contact is made with the ground.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is selected from a group consisting of a rechargeable lithium battery and a flexible lithium polymer battery. The casing is non-conducting material such as plastic and rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a touch sensor.    Conductive fluid (112)    Stationary electrode (120)    Wires (122, 132)    Movable electrode (130)    Baffle (160)