Flexible Electric Skin
KEY INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
A thin layer flexible electric skin can detect force applied on it. The skin’s electrical resistance varies with applied force, and there is a relationship between the resistance and applied force. By measuring the skin’s electrical resistance, the applied force can be obtained. The skin can be made stretchable to cover irregular and curved surfaces.
TECHNOLOGY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
Force detection ranges: 0.1N to 30N
Single sensor repeatability: less than 10%
Sensor to sensor repeatability: less than 15%
Stretchability: customizable
Skin size: customizable
Skin shape: customizable
Communication protocol: customizable
Communication port: via digital IO, UART, USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi
Data storage: SD card or other storage media
Working voltage: DC 3-5V, or customizable
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
In an environment where humans and robots coexist, the electric skin covered on a collaborative or service robot can help detect collisions with human and objects, and stop the robot immediately once a collision force threshold is reached. This can create a safer working environment.
Benefits
Flexible and easily customizable skin for irregular curved surfaces
API under Windows, Linux, ROS available for customers to develop various applications
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