TY  - JOUR
AU  - Emamieh, Goldis Darb 
AU  - Ameri, Ahmad 
AU  - Najarian, Siamak 
AU  - Golpaygani, Ali Tavakoli 
PY  - 2008
TI  - Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of a Novel Flexible Membrane Tactile Sensor
JF  - American Journal of Applied Sciences
VL  - 5
IS  - 2
DO  - 10.3844/ajassp.2008.122.128
UR  - https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajassp.2008.122.128
AB  - In this study, we report the development of a new multi tactile sensor, capable of detecting 2D surface texture image, measuring contact-force, and identifying the difference between stiffness of sensed objects. The designed tactile sensor consists of a chamber and a membrane with a mesa structure. The detecting principle is a combination of membrane deflection and piezoresistance effects. A major advantage of the designed system is that it can be easily miniaturized and micromachined. As a result, it is suitable for using in medical applications, especially in minimally invasive surgery (MIS).