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Tactile Sensors for Parallel Grippers: Design and Characterization.

Andrea Cirillo1, Marco Costanzo1, Gianluca Laudante1

  • 1Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, CE, Italy.

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This study presents a new optoelectronic tactile sensor for robotics, featuring a larger sensing area and improved robustness. The design is reproducible, offering high flexibility and reduced noise for advanced tactile data perception.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Optoelectronics

Background:

  • Tactile data perception is crucial for modern robotics.
  • Existing tactile sensors have limitations in sensing area, robustness, and flexibility.
  • Reproducibility is key for advancing research in tactile sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel optoelectronic tactile sensor design.
  • To provide detailed hardware and firmware information for sensor reproduction.
  • To enhance tactile sensing capabilities for robotics applications.

Main Methods:

  • The sensor utilizes optoelectronic technology.
  • Pad shape is adaptable (flat or domed) for different applications.
  • Standard PCB and 3D printing processes are employed for fabrication.
Keywords:
dexterous manipulationsensor characterizationtactile sensing

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