Multifunctional Ionic Conductive Double-Network Hydrogel as a Long-Term Flexible Strain Sensor

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Zhao ◽  
Tao Ke ◽  
Qiangjun Ling ◽  
Jiachang Liu ◽  
Zhengjun Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Double Network ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

scholarly journals Design of a Sensitive Balloon Sensor for Safe Human–Robot Interaction

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 2163
Author(s):  
Dongjin Kim ◽  
Seungyong Han ◽  
Taewi Kim ◽  
Changhwan Kim ◽  
Doohoe Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Tactile Sensors ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Mechanical Crack ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor ◽  
Contact Sensing

As the safety of a human body is the main priority while interacting with robots, the field of tactile sensors has expanded for acquiring tactile information and ensuring safe human–robot interaction (HRI). Existing lightweight and thin tactile sensors exhibit high performance in detecting their surroundings. However, unexpected collisions caused by malfunctions or sudden external collisions can still cause injuries to rigid robots with thin tactile sensors. In this study, we present a sensitive balloon sensor for contact sensing and alleviating physical collisions over a large area of rigid robots. The balloon sensor is a pressure sensor composed of an inflatable body of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and a highly sensitive and flexible strain sensor laminated onto it. The mechanical crack-based strain sensor with high sensitivity enables the detection of extremely small changes in the strain of the balloon. Adjusting the geometric parameters of the balloon allows for a large and easily customizable sensing area. The weight of the balloon sensor was approximately 2 g. The sensor is employed with a servo motor and detects a finger or a sheet of rolled paper gently touching it, without being damaged.

scholarly journals Structural Reinforcement Effect of a Flexible Strain Sensor Integrated with Pneumatic Balloon Actuators for Soft Microrobot Fingers

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 395
Author(s):  
Satoshi Konishi ◽  
Fuminari Mori ◽  
Ayano Shimizu ◽  
Akiya Hirata
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Strain Sensors ◽  
Original Performance ◽  
Sensors And Actuators ◽  
Parylene C ◽  
Structural Reinforcement ◽  
Effective Combination ◽  
Metal Strain ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

Motion capture of a robot and tactile sensing for a robot require sensors. Strain sensors are used to detect bending deformation of the robot finger and to sense the force from an object. It is important to introduce sensors in effective combination with actuators without affecting the original performance of the robot. We are interested in the improvement of flexible strain sensors integrated into soft microrobot fingers using a pneumatic balloon actuator (PBA). A strain sensor using a microchannel filled with liquid metal was developed for soft PBAs by considering the compatibility of sensors and actuators. Inflatable deformation generated by PBAs, however, was found to affect sensor characteristics. This paper presents structural reinforcement of a liquid metal-based sensor to solve this problem. Parylene C film was deposited into a microchannel to reinforce its structure against the inflatable deformation caused by a PBA. Parylene C deposition into a microchannel suppressed the interference of inflatable deformation. The proposed method enables the effective combination of soft PBAs and a flexible liquid metal strain sensor for use in microrobot fingers.

Highly Flexible Strain Sensor from Tissue Paper for Wearable Electronics

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 4288-4295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanqing Li ◽  
Yarjan Abdul Samad ◽  
Tarek Taha ◽  
Guowei Cai ◽  
Shao-Yun Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Wearable Electronics ◽  
Tissue Paper ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

Flexible strain sensor based on ultra-thin quartz plate

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Bin Feng ◽  
Hao Jin ◽  
Hao Jin ◽  
Zijing Fang ◽  
Zhentao Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Quartz Plate ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

Development of a Strain Transferring Sensor Housing for a Lumbar Spinal Fusion Detection System

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Aebersold ◽  
W. P. Hnat ◽  
M. J. Voor ◽  
R. M. Puno ◽  
D. J. Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Spinal Fusion ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Spinal Instrumentation ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Disc Disease ◽  
Bending Strain ◽  
Exploratory Surgery

Lumbar arthrodesis or spinal fusion is usually performed to relieve back pain, and regain functionality from degenerative disc disease, trauma, etc. Fusion is determined from radiographic images (X-ray) or computed tomography scans, yet these inspection procedures are subjective methods of review. As a result, exploratory surgery is performed if the presence of fusion cannot be confirmed. Therefore, a need exists to provide objective data to determine the presence of fusion that could avoid the cost, pain, and risk of exploratory surgery. One method to achieve this objective is to observe bending strain from spinal rods implanted during surgery. A system has been developed that will attach to the spinal instrumentation rods, transmit strain information wirelessly, and without the use of batteries. Major components of the system include a strain transferring sensor housing, a microelectromechanical (MEMS)-based strain sensor, telemetry circuitry, and antennae. Only discussed herein are the design, testing, and results of the housing without a cover and its ability to transfer strain from the rod to an internal surface where a foil strain gage is attached to characterize strain transfer efficiency. Strain gauges rather than the MEMS sensor were employed for housing characterization due cost and limited availability. Design constraints for the housing are long-term implantation, small size, greater than 95% transfer of bending strain from the spinal rods to the internal strain sensor, and ease of installation. ABAQUS finite element modeling software was employed to develop a working model that was fabricated using polyetheretherkeytone. The housing underwent cycle testing in a material testing system to simulate long-term implantation along with static testing to determine if creep was present. Both series of tests showed that the housing’s response did not degrade over a period of time and there was no indication of creep. The experimental results also validated the results of the ABAQUS finite element model.

Flexible strain sensor with ridge‐like microstructures for wearable applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Lin Mu ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Suqian Ma ◽  
Yunhong Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

Flexible strain sensor based on carbon nanotube rubber composites

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Ho Kim ◽  
Young-Ju Kim ◽  
Woon Kyung Baek ◽  
Kwon Taek Lim ◽  
Inpil Kang
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Rubber Composites ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

scholarly journals Corrugated Photoactive Thin Films for Flexible Strain Sensor

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donghyeon Ryu ◽  
Alfred Mongare
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Strain Sensor ◽  
Strain Sensors ◽  
Optical And Electrical Properties ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Dc Voltage ◽  
Flexible Strain Sensor

In this study, a flexible strain sensor is devised using corrugated bilayer thin films consisting of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-polystyrene(sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). In previous studies, the P3HT-based photoactive non-corrugated thin film was shown to generate direct current (DC) under broadband light, and the generated DC voltage varied with applied tensile strain. Yet, the mechanical resiliency and strain sensing range of the P3HT-based thin film strain sensor were limited due to brittle non-corrugated thin film constituents. To address this issue, it is aimed to design a mechanically resilient strain sensor using corrugated thin film constituents. Buckling is induced to form corrugation in the thin films by applying pre-strain to the substrate, where the thin films are deposited, and releasing the pre-strain afterwards. It is known that corrugated thin film constituents exhibit different optical and electronic properties from non-corrugated ones. Therefore, to design the flexible strain sensor, it was studied to understand how the applied pre-strain and thickness of the PEDOT:PSS conductive thin film affects the optical and electrical properties. In addition, strain effect was investigated on the optical and electrical properties of the corrugated thin film constituents. Finally, flexible strain sensors are fabricated by following the design guideline, which is suggested from the studies on the corrugated thin film constituents, and the DC voltage strain sensing capability of the flexible strain sensors was validated. As a result, the flexible strain sensor exhibited a tensile strain sensing range up to 5% at a frequency up to 15 Hz with a maximum gauge factor ~7.

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