Multi-directional high-resolution optical tactile sensors
US12235179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/228
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical tactile sensors are provided that include a scaffolding structure, a transparent elastomer material covering at least an end portion of the scaffolding structure, and one or multiple cameras situated on the end portion of the scaffolding structure and embedded within the transparent elastomer material, wherein the one or multiple cameras are situated so as to provide an extended, e.g., up to 360°, field of view about the end portion of the scaffolding structure.
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