In this work we propose the evolution of a new class of optical pressure sensors suitable for robot tactile sensing. The sensors are based on a tapered optical fiber, where optical signals travel embedded into a PDMS-gold nanocomposite material. By applying different pressure forces on the PDMS-based nanocomposite we measure in real time the change of the optical transmitted intensity due to the coupling between the gold nanocomposite material and the tapered fiber region. The intensity reduction of the transmitted light intensity is correlated with the pressure force magnitude.
Improvements of Optical Tactile Sensors for Robotic System by Gold Nanocomposite Material
2012
Abstract
In this work we propose the evolution of a new class of optical pressure sensors suitable for robot tactile sensing. The sensors are based on a tapered optical fiber, where optical signals travel embedded into a PDMS-gold nanocomposite material. By applying different pressure forces on the PDMS-based nanocomposite we measure in real time the change of the optical transmitted intensity due to the coupling between the gold nanocomposite material and the tapered fiber region. The intensity reduction of the transmitted light intensity is correlated with the pressure force magnitude.File in questo prodotto:
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