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M.Sc. Research – Soft Tactile Sensor Arrays

Category :

Research | Robotics | Sensor Design

Institution :

University of Moratuwa

Start Date :

2018

Role :

Researcher – Robotics

Overview

Conducted postgraduate research focused on developing a soft tactile sensor array based on Hall-effect sensing technology for use in robotic grippers. The system enabled real-time deformation mapping, offering a low-cost, high-resolution solution for tactile feedback in robotics and haptics.

Key Contributions

  • Sensor Design & Fabrication — Developed a flexible tactile sensor array using embedded Hall sensors and magnetic elastomers.
  • Characterization System — Designed real-time acquisition and mapping software for deformation visualization.
  • Embedded Signal Processing — Implemented firmware for data sampling, filtering, and multi-sensor synchronization.
  • Experimental Validation — Demonstrated consistent sensitivity and repeatability under mechanical loading tests.

Publication

  • Published in: 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon)
  • Dates: 30 May – 01 June 2018, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
  • Publisher: IEEE
  • Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 30 July 2018
  • DOI: 10.1109/MERCon.2018.8421962

Recognition

  • Best Paper Award – Micro/Nano MEMS Track (MERCon 2018)

Research Focus

Low-cost, high-resolution tactile sensing technologies for robotics and haptic systems.

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