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A MEMS Piezoresistive 3D Force Sensor for Robotic Dexterous Hands

  • Junyan Li
  • , Hangwei Zhang
  • , Can Xu
  • , Wenjun Huo
  • , Aomen Li
  • , Shuai Ma
  • , Guyi Xu
  • , Dongsheng Li
  • , Huicong Liu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Soochow University

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Abstract

Tactile sensors for robot have received widespread attention from researchers. However, current robot tactile sensors are mainly based on flexible materials, which have large volume, poor consistency, and poor stability. This paper proposes a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) piezoresistive three-dimensional (3D) force sensor for robot tactile perception based on a rigid-flexible coupling structure. The sensor, which is composed of a MEMS force sensing chip featuring four cantilevers, an encapsulated shell, and an elastic force transmission layer, is fabricated through a series of MEMS processes. When the robotic fingertip is subjected to a force, the resistances of piezoresistors on the micro-cantilevers will be changed, transforming the tactile force into electrical signals. The proposed sensor exhibits linear response to 3D forces, possess fast response capability ( 30 ms). This sensor has great potential for applications in robot tactile perception and human-machine interaction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE 20th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages49-52
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798331599126
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event20th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025 - Zhuhai, China
Duration: 11 May 202514 May 2025

Publication series

Name2025 IEEE 20th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025

Conference

Conference20th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhuhai
Period11/05/2514/05/25

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