Abstract:
The lack of tactile sensation in current upper limb prostheses is the key limitation to enable more intuitive use of the prosthesis and restore the functionality of the n...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The lack of tactile sensation in current upper limb prostheses is the key limitation to enable more intuitive use of the prosthesis and restore the functionality of the natural limb. Electronic skin in the form of tactile sensing arrays can be integrated onto the upper limb prosthetic device to record information about touch, given back to the amputee as a sensory feedback. This contribution focusses on the development of tactile sensing arrays based on PVDF-TrFE piezoelectric polymers. Both piezoelectric polymer sensors and metal contacts have been screen-printed on a transparent plastic foil. The geometric layout and size of the 4×4 array is suitable for prosthesis fingertips. Preliminary experimental validation of the skin patches is reported in this paper.
Date of Conference: 27-30 May 2018
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 May 2018
ISBN Information:
Electronic ISSN: 2379-447X
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- IEEE Keywords
- Sensor arrays ,
- Skin ,
- Force ,
- Plastics ,
- Prosthetics ,
- Temperature sensors
- Index Terms
- Prosthesis ,
- Tactile Sensor ,
- Screen Printing ,
- Upper Limb ,
- Wearable Devices ,
- Sensory Feedback ,
- Piezoelectric Sensor ,
- Skin Patch ,
- Prosthesis Use ,
- Electrode ,
- Frequency Range ,
- Copolymer ,
- Mechanical Stimulation ,
- Sensor Response ,
- Pressure Distribution ,
- Sensor Array ,
- Normal Force ,
- Sensor Fabrication ,
- Force Transducer ,
- Function Generator ,
- Conductive Ink ,
- Sensor Area ,
- Validation Of Technology ,
- Contact Sensors ,
- Rigid Plate
- Author Keywords
Contents Keywords assist with retrieval of results and provide a means to discovering other relevant content. Learn more.
- IEEE Keywords
- Sensor arrays ,
- Skin ,
- Force ,
- Plastics ,
- Prosthetics ,
- Temperature sensors
- Index Terms
- Prosthesis ,
- Tactile Sensor ,
- Screen Printing ,
- Upper Limb ,
- Wearable Devices ,
- Sensory Feedback ,
- Piezoelectric Sensor ,
- Skin Patch ,
- Prosthesis Use ,
- Electrode ,
- Frequency Range ,
- Copolymer ,
- Mechanical Stimulation ,
- Sensor Response ,
- Pressure Distribution ,
- Sensor Array ,
- Normal Force ,
- Sensor Fabrication ,
- Force Transducer ,
- Function Generator ,
- Conductive Ink ,
- Sensor Area ,
- Validation Of Technology ,
- Contact Sensors ,
- Rigid Plate
- Author Keywords
