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Air jets imaging tactile sensing device for automation applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

R. Benhadj  and
B. Dawson
R. Benhadj
Affiliation:
On-Line Surveillance, Monitoring and Diagnostics Unit (OSMAD), School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Kingston University, Roehampton Vale, Friars Avenue, LondonSW15 3DW (UK)
B. Dawson
Affiliation:
On-Line Surveillance, Monitoring and Diagnostics Unit (OSMAD), School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Kingston University, Roehampton Vale, Friars Avenue, LondonSW15 3DW (UK)
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Summary

This paper details the design principles of operation of a pneumatic proximity-to-tactile sensing device for part handling and recognition in a flexible manufacturing environment. The sensing device utilises a densely packed line array of piezoresistive pressure sensors, providing continuous variable outputs. The sensing plane of the device incorporates a corresponding line array of air jets which develop an air cushion when striking a target of interest. The back pressure levels from these air jets form the basis for the task of target detection and recognition.

Keywords

Tactile sensingAutomationPressure sensorsAir jets imaging.
Type
Articles
Information
Robotica , Volume 13 , Issue 5 , September 1995 , pp. 521 - 529
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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