NDLI: Soft curvature sensors for joint angle proprioception

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Kramer, R.K. Majidi, C. Sahai, R. Wood, R.J.
Copyright Year	2011
Description	Author affiliation: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA (Kramer, R.K.; Majidi, C.; Sahai, R.; Wood, R.J.)
Abstract	We introduce a curvature sensor composed of a thin, transparent elastomer film (polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS) embedded with a microchannel of conductive liquid (eutectic Gallium Indium, eGaIn) and a sensing element. Bending the sensor exerts pressure on the embedded microchannel via the sensing element. Deformation of the cross-section of the microchannel leads to a change in electrical resistance. We demonstrate the functionality of the sensor through testing on a finger joint. The film is wrapped around a finger with the sensing element positioned on top of the knuckle. Finger bending both stretches the elastomer and exerts pressure on the sensing element, leading to an enhanced change in the electrical resistance. Because the sensor is soft (elastic modulus E ∼ 1 MPa) and stretchable (>350%), it conforms to the host bending without interfering with the natural mechanics of motion. This sensor represents the first use of liquid-embedded elastomer electronics to monitor human or robotic motion.
Starting Page	1919
Ending Page	1926
File Size	2394188
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781612844541
ISSN	21530858
e-ISBN	9781612844565
DOI	10.1109/IROS.2011.6094701
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2011-09-25
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Microchannel Strain Robot sensing systems Joints Immune system Geometry
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Control and Systems Engineering Computer Science Applications Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Software

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