Haptoskin - A flexible sheet-type tactile display with a CNT electrode

Ryuhei Hatada, Hiroki Ishizuka, Makoto Kawazoe, Norihisa Miki

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Abstract

We developed a flexible sheet-type tactile display 'Haptoskin' with a Carbon Nano Tube (CNT) electrode that can be attached to objects and decorate the objects with extra tactile characteristics, such as smooth and rough. When the voltage is applied to the electrode, the finger on the Ployldimethylsiloxan (PDMS) layer is attracted to the electrode and experiences vibration-like tactile sensation. We fabricated Haptoskin with MEMS-process friendly materials, PDMS and CNTs. We evaluated characterization of CNTs in bending test. Next, we actuated Haptoskin in several conditions and requested subjects whether or not tactile sensation was perceived. The Haptoskin successfully presented tactile sensations to the subjects. The developed Haptoskin can be readily used as a new human interface device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2016 - 29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1145-1148
Number of pages4
Volume2016-February
ISBN (Electronic)9781509019731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Feb 26
Event29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 2016 Jan 242016 Jan 28

Other

Other29th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period16/1/2416/1/28

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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