Chapter 2 Glove Implementation 16 Flexible Sensor

2-3 Flexible Sensor

2.3.5 Mechanical Specifications
 Life Cycle: >1 million
 Height: 0.42mm (0.017")
 Temperature Range: -25°C to +80°C

2.3.6 Electrical Specifications
 Flat Resistance: 10K Ohms
 Resistance Tolerance: ±20%
 Bend Resistance Range: 20K to 20K Ohms
 Power Rating: 0.50 Watts continuous. 1 Watt Peak

2.3.7 Applications of flex sensor
 Robotics: flex sensors may be used to determine joint
movement or placement
 Bumper switches: for wall detection or pressure switches on
robotics grippers
 Bio-metrics: the sensor can be placed on a moving joint of
athletic equipment to provide an electrical indication of
movement or placement
 Gaming gloves: a few of the sensors can be used onto a glove to
make virtual reality glove