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In this chapter I introduce a novel precise tactile sensor, reflection-image-based tactile sensor. Today many touchscreen interfaces have become popular worldwide, however, they cannot sense forces or vibrations. For richer interfaces, precise and robust tactile sensors are required. Then we propose a reflection-image-based tactile sensor. The sensor employs deformable transparent silicone rubber and distortion of a reflection image. The construction of the sensor solves wiring issues and degradation problems. In addition, full tactile information can be acquired from the reflection images. Furthermore, active sensing enhance the robustness of the proposed sensor.
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Saga, S. (2016). Reflection-Image-Based Tactile Sensor. In: Kajimoto, H., Saga, S., Konyo, M. (eds) Pervasive Haptics. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55772-2_10
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