Photoplethysmograph fingernail sensors for measuring finger forces without haptic obstruction.

A new type of touch sensor for detecting contact pressure at human fingertips is presented. This new sensor allows the fingers to directly contact the environment without obstructing the human's natural haptic senses. The finger touch force is detected by measuring changes in the coloration of...

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Published in:IEEE Transactions on robotics and automation 17, 5 (2001).
Main Author: Mascaro, S.A
Format: Article
Language:English
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