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Follicular DEAs for two-way tactile communication

Knoop, Lars Espen; Knoop, Lars E.; Rossiter, Jonathan; Assaf, Tareq

Authors

Lars Espen Knoop

Lars E. Knoop

Jonathan Rossiter

Tareq Assaf



Abstract

© 2015 SPIE. Follicular structures in skin combine sensing and actuation in a soft and compliant continuous surface. We have developed a tactile display device inspired by this structure, using a Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA). DEAs allow for combined sensing and actuation, making possible two-way tactile communication between the user and the device. The device can obtain tactile information about the environment, or a user touching it, and it can also present tactile information to the user. We characterise the sensing properties of the tactile display device, and perform classification of tactile stimuli. We demonstrate two-way tactile interaction between a user and the device.

Citation

Knoop, L. E., Knoop, L. E., Rossiter, J., & Assaf, T. (2015). Follicular DEAs for two-way tactile communication. Proceedings of SPIE, 9430(January), 943027. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2085592

Journal Article Type Conference Paper
Conference Name Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015
Acceptance Date Jan 1, 2015
Publication Date Jan 1, 2015
Journal Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Print ISSN 0277-786X
Electronic ISSN 1996-756X
Publisher Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 9430
Issue January
Pages 943027
Book Title Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015
DOI https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2085592
Keywords follicular DEAs, tactile communication
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/842799
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2085592
Additional Information Additional Information : Proceedings to Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015
Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Proceedings of SPIE, vol. 9430


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