DocumentCode
1258739
Title
A Multifunctional Capacitive Sensor for Stretchable Electronic Skins
Author
Cotton, Darryl P.J. ; Graz, Ingrid M. ; Lacour, Stéphanie P.
Author_Institution
Nanosci. Centre, Univ. of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Volume
9
Issue
12
fYear
2009
Firstpage
2008
Lastpage
2009
Abstract
We present a stretchable and multifunctional capacitive sensor made of gold thin films embedded in silicone rubber. The mechanical compliance of the gold films and silicone membranes allow the device to be bent, folded, or stretched without damage, making it a suitable candidate for electronic skin applications. The device can detect strains up to 20%, human touch, and pressure up to 160 kPa, and reliably function when it is held stretched or relaxed.
Keywords
capacitive sensors; gold; metallic thin films; pressure measurement; silicone rubber; strain measurement; tactile sensors; thin film sensors; Au; gold thin film; mechanical compliance; multifunctional capacitive sensor; pressure measurement; silicone membrane; silicone rubber; strain measurement; stretchable electronic skin; touch sensor; Biomembranes; Capacitance; Capacitive sensors; Electrodes; Gold; Rubber; Semiconductor films; Skin; Strain measurement; Tactile sensors; Capacitive sensor; pressure measurement; strain measurement; stretchable electronics; touch sensor;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Sensors Journal, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1530-437X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JSEN.2009.2030709
Filename
5311007
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