Air jets imaging tactile sensing device for automation applications

This paper details the design principles of operation of a pneumatic proximity-to-tactile sensing device for part handling and recognition in a flexible manufacturing environment. The sensing device utilises a densely packed line array of piezoresistive pressure sensors, providing continuous variabl...

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Published in:Robotica 1995-09, Vol.13 (5), p.521-529
Main Authors: Benhadj, R., Dawson, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air jets imaging
Applied sciences
Automation
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Pressure sensors
Robotics
Tactile sensing
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Summary:This paper details the design principles of operation of a pneumatic proximity-to-tactile sensing device for part handling and recognition in a flexible manufacturing environment. The sensing device utilises a densely packed line array of piezoresistive pressure sensors, providing continuous variable outputs. The sensing plane of the device incorporates a corresponding line array of air jets which develop an air cushion when striking a target of interest. The back pressure levels from these air jets form the basis for the task of target detection and recognition.
ISSN:0263-5747
1469-8668
DOI:10.1017/S0263574700018361