Stretchable reflective coating for soft optical waveguides and sensors.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00869f
Abstract: Soft robots must embody mechanosensing capabilities to merge with and act in the environment. Stretchable waveguides are making a mark in soft mechanical sensing since they are built from pristine elastomers. Therefore, they are insensitive… read more here.
Keywords: waveguides sensors; reflective coating; soft optical; stretchable reflective ... See more keywords
FOCERS: An Ultrasensitive and Robust Soft Optical 3D Tactile Sensor
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2024.0053
Abstract: Soft optical sensors, characterized by excellent stability, strong anti-interference ability, and rapid response, are particularly suitable for exploring unknown environments. However, the low sensitivity and large size of optical tactile sensors have limited their widespread… read more here.
Keywords: tactile sensor; soft optical; sensor; optical tactile ... See more keywords
Triaxial 3-D-Channeled Soft Optical Sensor for Tactile Robots
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2024.3425835
Abstract: Soft optical transducers have the potential to fulfill the need for advanced tactile sensing in robotics. We present a fingertip-shaped soft sensor with optically transparent channels that relies on soft materials and sensor morphology to… read more here.
Keywords: soft optical; tex math; sensor; inline formula ... See more keywords