Low Cost Tactile Imaging Sensor for Robotics & Sports
Feeling the Pressure with Universal Tactile Imaging
Tags: Osaka University, Japan, Electronics & Robotics, Wellness, Safety & Fitness
Osaka University researchers have developed a new low-cost tactile imaging sensor that measures pressure distribution using conductive layers, without needing pressure-sensitive materials. This innovation offers a simpler manufacturing process and the ability to use various conducting materials. The technology has applications in robotics, surgical medicine, and industrial automation, enhancing device control and human motion understanding. It represents a significant advance in tactile sensing, combining mechatronics with a tomography-based approach for high accuracy and flexibility.
IP Type or Form Factor: Process & Method; Device
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Robotics; Sports & Fitness



