Tactile sensing array based on conductive rubber

As a very important part in the robot sensory system, tactile sensing, like hearing and vision, is a particular means by which the robot acquires information from outside environment. In this paper, the theory model of intelligent robot tactile sensing costume is demonstrated, and further, according to the piezo-resistive property of conductive rubber the sensing costume made of tactile array is proposed. In the system, a practical system is designed for signal processing, data gathering and displaying. Results got from experiments are satisfactory.

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