A novel method in measuring the stiffness of sensed objects with applications for biomedical robotic systems

In this research paper, a new method for determining the compliance of various objects with different mechanical properties is presented. The structure of the proposed tactile sensor assembly is discussed in detail and the performance of the sensor tested experimentally.

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