Wide Range-Sensitive, Bending-Insensitive Pressure Detection and Application to Wearable Healthcare Device

Seunghwan Kim, Morteza Amjadi, Tae-Ik Lee, Yongrok Jeong, Donguk Kwon, Min Seong Kim, Kyuyoung Kim, Taek-Soo Kim, Yong Suk Oh, Inkyu Park

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Abstract

This paper reports a wide range-sensitive, bending-insensitive pressure sensor based on a carbon nanotube (CNT)-coated porous elastomer for a wearable healthcare application. (1) Sensing performance was evaluated over ∼1MPa, which includes whole human tactile and body weight levels. The sensor exhibits a very wide sensing range from ultralow to high pressure (50Pa-1MPa) with maintenance of favorable sensitivity and reliable dynamic responses. (2) To our knowledge this is the first to investigate bending-insensitivity of the CNTs-coated porous PDMS, which facilitates accurate detection of normal pressures even on curved surfaces like human skins. (3) Finally, we demonstrated a foot insole for real-time monitoring of foot plantar pressure distribution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems & Eurosensors XXXIII (TRANSDUCERS & EUROSENSORS XXXIII)
PublisherIEEE
Pages374-377
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538681046
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Aug 2019
Event20th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems and Eurosensors XXXIII - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 23 Jun 201927 Jun 2019

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems and Eurosensors XXXIII
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period23/06/1927/06/19

Keywords

  • Carbon Nanotube
  • Flexible Sensor
  • Porous Elastomer
  • Pressure Sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Spectroscopy
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Control and Optimization
  • Instrumentation

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