Psychological tactile sensor structure based on piezoelectric sensor arrays

Minkyung Sim, Yeri Jeong, Kyunghwa Lee, Kwonsik Shin, Hyunchul Park, Jung Inn Sohn, Seung Nam Cha, Jae Eun Jang

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Abstract

Recently, artificial tactile sensors have been studied in attempts to mimic the human sense of touch for various applications, from the simple input function of mobile devices to the complicated finger systems of android robots. To produce artificial psychological feeling, especially 'pain', electrical mimic structure of human skin has been studied. Array type tactile sensor can verify the input object which may be sharp, blunt, and hot or cool by simple signal processing. This capability means that tactile sensor can convey psychological feeling from physical parameters. Imitating this phenomenon, the skin mimic device employing the piezoelectric nanowire sensor arrays can generate the electrical 'pain' signal with signal processing when a sharp or a hot object touch to the device. The electrical 'pain' signal is expected to enhance the protection mechanism of android robot or mobile phone from harsh environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE World Haptics Conference, WHC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages340-345
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509014255
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Jul 2017
Event7th IEEE World Haptics Conference, WHC 2017 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 6 Jun 20179 Jun 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE World Haptics Conference, WHC 2017

Conference

Conference7th IEEE World Haptics Conference, WHC 2017
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period6/06/179/06/17

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