Directional touch sensing for stiffness singularity search in an object using microfinger with tactile sensor

Abstract Palpation is widely used as the initial medical diagnosis. Integration of micro tactile sensors and artificial muscles enables a soft microfinger for active touch sensing using its bending actuation. Active touch sensing by pushing-in motion of microfinger enables to evaluate stiffness dist...

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Main Authors: Satoshi Konishi, Yugo Kakehi, Yuto Hori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25847-2