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Flexible Tactile Sensor System Based on Piezoresistive Layer: Technology and Construction.
Viktor Novák1, Jaromír Volf1, Roman Hrmo2
1Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 12, 2026
Summary
The SITSCAN CS is a flexible tactile sensing system designed for pressure distribution analysis. Its modular design and PET-based sensor plate allow for diverse industrial and medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Investigating pressure distribution on uneven surfaces is crucial for applications like seating.
- Existing tactile systems may lack flexibility or modularity for diverse uses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the SITSCAN CS, an original tactile system for pressure mapping.
- To detail the development, technical specifications, and testing of this novel system.
Main Methods:
- Development of a flexible, PET-based PCB sensing plate (50x50 cm) with a 50x50 sensor matrix.
- Utilization of the piezoresistive effect with conductive ink for pressure transduction.
- Integration of control electronics for data processing at 1000 fps with 80x80 resolution.
Main Results:
- The SITSCAN CS system successfully measures and processes pressure distribution data.
- The system demonstrates flexibility and modularity for various applications.
- Technical specifications including sensor resolution and data acquisition rates were established.
Conclusions:
- The SITSCAN CS offers a versatile solution for pressure mapping on uneven surfaces.
- Its adaptable design supports potential industrial and medical applications.
- The system's theoretical basis, construction, and testing are comprehensively described.
