Research Article
A Soft Anthropomorphic & Tactile Fingertip for LowCost Prosthetic & Robotic Applications
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.28-2-2018.155078, author={E. L. Secco and C. Moutschen}, title={A Soft Anthropomorphic \& Tactile Fingertip for LowCost Prosthetic \& Robotic Applications}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology}, volume={4}, number={14}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={PHAT}, year={2018}, month={7}, keywords={Anthropomorphic Design, Biologically Inspired Design; Sensor Integration, Sensor Optimization}, doi={10.4108/eai.28-2-2018.155078} }- E. L. Secco
C. Moutschen
Year: 2018
A Soft Anthropomorphic & Tactile Fingertip for LowCost Prosthetic & Robotic Applications
PHAT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-2-2018.155078
Abstract
Nowadays, prosthetic and robotic hands have reached an amazing dexterity and grasping capability. However, to enhance a proper tactile 'experience', dexterity should be supported by proper sensation of daily life objects which such devices are supposed to manipulate. Here we propose a low cost anthropomorphic solution for the integration of a force sensor within a biologically inspired fingertip. A commercial force resistive sensor is embedded within a human-like soft fingertip made of silicone: the housing of the sensor - a 3D printed bay embedded within the fingertip - is analyzed via Finite Element Analysis and optimized to enhance sensor response. Experiments validate the design and proposed solution.
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