Tactile sensors and methods

US11604108B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Inventors

• Hongyu Yu · Tempe, US
• Michael Wang · San Diego, US
• Xia Chen · Catonsville, US
• Yazhan Zhang

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2020
• Grant date: Mar 14, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 10, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25J13/084
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Various tactile sensors and associated methods are enabled. For instance, a sensing apparatus comprises a photosensitive sensor. A compound-eye structure is on the photosensitive sensor and an elastomer layer is on the compound-eye structure. A reflective layer is on the elastomer layer, opposite the compound-eye structure and a light source emits light between the reflective layer and the compound-eye structure.