FLEXIBLE TACTILE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MAKING

摘要

A tactile sensor includes a first insulating layer having a first array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein and extending in a first direction. An intermediate layer of conductive soft polymer material is positioned above the first insulating layer and the first array of said electrically conductive strips. A second insulating layer having a second array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein, which extend in a second direction which is different than the first direction, is positioned above the intermediate layer. The first array of electrically conductive strips are connected to the second array of electrically conductive strips, and both the first and second array of electrically conductive strips are also connected to an impedance measuring device.

主权项

1. A tactile sensor comprising:
a first insulating layer having a first array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein and extending in a first direction, an intermediate layer of conductive soft polymer material positioned above said first insulating layer and first array of said electrically conductive strips, and a second insulating layer having a second array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein and extending in a second direction which is different than said first direction positioned above said intermediate layer, wherein said first array of electrically conductive strips are connected to said second array of electrically conductive strips, and wherein both the first and second array of electrically conductive strips are connected to an impedance measuring device.