Abstract
Follicular structures in skin combine sensing and actuation in a soft and compliant continuous surface. We have developed a tactile display device inspired by this structure, using a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA). DEAs allow for combined sensing and actuation, making possible two-way tactile communication between the user and the device. The device can obtain tactile information about the environment, or a user touching it, and it can also present tactile information to the user. We characterise the sensing properties of the tactile display device, and perform classification of tactile stimuli. We demonstrate two-way tactile interaction between a user and the device.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 943027 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 9430 |
Issue number | January |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2015 |
Event | Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015 - San Diego, USA United States Duration: 9 Mar 2015 → 12 Mar 2015 |
Keywords
- Bioinspired
- Dielectric Elastomer Actuator
- Self-sensing
- Tactile Display
- Tactile Sensing
- Tactile Stimulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering