Piezoelectric Polymer-Based Collision Detection Sensor for Robotic Applications
Open Access
- 12 March 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Electronics
- Vol. 4 (1), 204-220
- https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics4010204
Abstract
The authors present a large area collision detection sensor utilizing the piezoelectric effect of polyvinylidene fluoride film. The proposed sensor system provides high dynamic range for touch sensation, as well as robust adaptability to achieve collision detection on complex-shaped surfaces. The design allows for cohabitation of humans and robots in cooperative environments that require advanced and robust collision detection systems. Data presented in the paper are from sensors successfully retrofitted onto an existing commercial robotic manipulator.Keywords
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