Performance Evaluation of Flexible Electret Sensor Array for Ultrasonic Object Detection in Short Distance

Ultrasonic object detection in short distance could contribute the monitoring of human life activity and remote operation of home appliances. In this study, Ultrasonic sensor array using flexible electret elements were fabricated to detect objects in short distance. The reflection waves were clearly detected at short distance. The object (PVC pipe) detection was examined using the ultrasound generated by the ECS array. The estimated distance was good agreement with the true value though large errors were observed for the estimated angles because only three receivers were used for ECS array.