Development of an active tactile sensor for measuring human skin conditions

Mami Tanaka; Masahiro Matsumoto; Norihito Uetake; Katsuko Kikuchi; J. L. Lévêque; Seiji Chonan

Development of an active tactile sensor for measuring human skin conditions

Mami Tanaka, Masahiro Matsumoto, Norihito Uetake, Katsuko Kikuchi, J. L. Lévêque, Seiji Chonan

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This study concerns with the development of a sensor for measuring human skin conditions. PVDF film is used as a sensory receptor and the sensor is driven by stepping motor. Measurement is carried out while the sensor is rotated on the surface of the skin. For the investigation of the sensor output, two strain gauges are attached to the rotation axis in order to monitor the torque. The measurement samples are fabricated from rubber matrix. The torque and induced voltage of PVDF film are compared. The results show that the times of reaching the maximum are approximately equal. Furthermore it is confirmed that this sensor is effective for the evaluation of roughness and softness.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
Pages	335-341
Number of pages	7
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ICAST - Paris, France Duration: 2005 Oct 9 → 2005 Oct 12

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Conference	16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ICAST
Country/Territory	France
City	Paris
Period	05/10/9 → 05/10/12

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Tanaka, M, Matsumoto, M, Uetake, N, Kikuchi, K, Lévêque, JL & Chonan, S 2006, Development of an active tactile sensor for measuring human skin conditions. in 16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies. 16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, pp. 335-341, 16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ICAST, Paris, France, 05/10/9.

Development of an active tactile sensor for measuring human skin conditions. / Tanaka, Mami; Matsumoto, Masahiro; Uetake, Norihito et al.
16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies. 2006. p. 335-341 (16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies).

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