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Evaluation of thin, flexible sensors for time-resolved grip force measurement

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posted on 2008-08-28, 09:10 authored by Erin R. Komi, Jonathan RobertsJonathan Roberts, Steve Rothberg
Three types of thin, flexible force sensor were studied under a variety of loading conditions to determine their suitability for measuring grip force. Static accuracy, hysteresis, repeatability, and drift errors were established, the effects of shear force and surface curvature were considered, and dynamic accuracy and drift were measured. Novel tests were developed to consider dynamic accuracy and sensitivity to shear loadings. Additionally, three sensors were evaluated in a real-life gripping scenario, measuring grip force during a golf shot. Comments are made on sensor performance, ease of use, and durability.

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  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

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KOMI, E.R., ROBERTS, J.R. and ROTHBERG, S., 2008. Evaluation of thin, flexible sensors for time-resolved grip force measurement. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 221 (12), pp. 1687-1699

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Professional Engineering Publishing / © IMechE

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2008

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This article was published in the journal, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science [© Professional Engineering Publishing]. It is also available at: http://journals.pepublishing.com/content/119771

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0954-4062

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  • en

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