Tactile Sensor: fabrication, Application, and Beyond

Project Scope

This project explores the fabrication and application of tactile sensors, leveraging piezo-resistive and capacitive mechanisms for advanced sensing capabilities. By employing methods such as manual assembly, laser processing, sintering, and tape placement printing, the sensors are designed for scalability and precision.

The developed sensors demonstrate exceptional performance in force and weight detection, with applications ranging from robotic grasp analysis to data visualization via heatmaps. The project’s focus on scalable sensor grids (up to 12x12 and beyond) highlights its potential for smart systems in robotics, healthcare, and interactive surfaces. Future work emphasizes automated fabrication and smart applications, such as intelligent carpets for human pose estimation and advanced tactile gloves for robotics.

Highlights

• Scalable tactile sensor grids (2x2, 4x4, 6x6, 12x12 matrices)

• Piezoresistive sensors for force and weight sensing

• Capacitive sensors for precise actuation detection and heatmaps

• Applications in robotic grasp analysis and interactive systems

• Advanced manufacturing methods: laser processing, tape placement, and sintering