A conductive polymer sensor for the measurement of palmar pressures

Author

Pax, Ralph A., Jr. ; Webster, John G. ; Radwin, Robert G.

Author_Institution

Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI, USA

fYear

1989

fDate

9-12 Nov 1989

Firstpage

1483

Abstract

A conductive polymer pressure sensor for use in measuring palmar pressures has been investigated. The sensor will be used in a sensory substitution system consisting of a glove with inlaid pressure sensors and an electrotactile stimulator. The criteria for the sensor, which led to the selection of the Interlink sensor, are outlined. Encasing the sensor in silicone rubber provides a durable means of attachment to the hand while maintaining dexterity. Initial results obtained using a pneumatic calibrator are described. They indicate that the sensor will be useful in characterizing hand pressures. Results of performance tests are reported

Keywords

biomechanics; biomedical measurement; pressure measurement; sensory aids; Interlink sensor; conductive polymer sensor; dexterity; electrotactile stimulator; glove with inlaid pressure sensors; hand pressures characterisation; palmar pressures measurement; performance tests; pneumatic calibrator; sensory substitution system; silicone rubber; Conducting materials; Conductivity measurement; Force sensors; Immune system; Moisture; Polymers; Rubber; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Wires;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1989. Images of the Twenty-First Century., Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in

Conference_Location

Seattle, WA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.1989.96300

Filename

96300