Touch sensor for robot hands provides information about shape of grasped object and force exerted by gripper on object. Pins projecting from sensor create electrical signals when pressed. When grasped object depresses pin, it contacts electrode under it, connecting electrode to common electrode. Sensor indicates where, and how firmly, gripper has touched object.


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    Title :

    Touch Sensor for Robots


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    Publication date :

    1986-01-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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