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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Wearable Technology

Background:

  • Wireless devices offer significant convenience and flexibility over wired alternatives.
  • The increasing popularity and affordability of wireless technology drive innovation in user interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective, thin, and wearable wireless mouse cursor control (MCC) pad.
  • To demonstrate a facile, do-it-yourself fabrication process for a paper-based sensor array.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized capacitive sensors integrated into sensing arrays on paper.
  • Employed an ablation process to create conductive traces using tape and paste.
  • Connected the fabricated pad with Espressif Systems (ESP)32 for wireless cursor control.

Main Results:

  • Successfully developed a functional wireless MCC pad with basic operations.
  • The fabrication process is cost-effective, cleanroom-free, and reproducible.
  • The device enables wireless cursor control for mobile and laptop devices.

Conclusions:

  • The developed paper-based capacitive sensor pad offers a practical solution for wireless mouse control.
  • This technology has potential applications in thin human-machine interfaces, soft robotics, and medical devices.
  • The design emphasizes recyclability and ease of reproduction, promoting sustainable technological development.