Multi-Functional Soft Sensor for Human-Robot Interfaces

• Design of a compact sensing structure including heterogeneous sensing mechanisms capable of detecting single-mode (stretching, bending, compression) and multi-mode (combination of single-modes) deformations.

• Use of machine learning techniques to classify deformation modes 

For more details, click this link: Heterogeneous Sensing in a Multifunctional Soft Sensor for Human-Robot Interfaces

Soft Load Cell for Three-Axis Force Sensing

• Design of sensing structures capable of simultaneously detecting normal and shear forces mechanically decoupled

For more details, click this link: A Soft 3-Axis Load Cell using Liquid-Filled 3D Microchannels in a Highly Deformable Elastomer

Use of Deep Learning for Soft Sensor Characterization

• Design of sensing structures to provide significant features for characterization with machine learning

For more details, click this link: Use of Deep Learning for Characterization of Microfluidic Soft Sensors

Biomimetic Soft Sensor with Printed Ionogel Channels for Airflow Detection

• Design of an artificial hair structure inspired by whiskers

• Use of a direct printing method to fabricate ionogel (ionic liquid + fumed silica) channels  

For more details, click this link: Biomimetic Soft Airflow Sensor with Printed Ionogel Conductor, Soft Airflow Sensors with Artificial Hair Structures and Printed Ionogel Channels for Wind Gust Detection 

Soft Inflatable Sensing Modules for Safe Human-Robot Interaction

• Design of a hyper-elastic inflatable structure

• Implementation of embedded tactile capability using microfluidic sensing channels filled with a liquid conductor

For more details, click this link: Soft Inflatable Sensing Modules for Safe and Interactive Robots

Lightweight Inflatable Sensing Sleeve for Increased Adaptability of Legged Robots

• Design of a lightweight inflatable sensing sleeve

• Implementation of embedded tactile capability using fabric-based touch-sensing pads

For more details, click this link: Design of A Lightweight Inflatable Sensing Sleeve for Increased Adaptability and Safety of Legged Robots