Smart capacitive force-proximity skin sensor with Tactile AI and adjustable spatial resolution and dynamic sensing range for safe and intuitive human-robot interaction

2023 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 22K04017
• Research Institution: Waseda University
• Principal Investigator: Somlor Sophon 早稲田大学, 次世代ロボット研究機構, 客員次席研究員 (40791231)
• Project Period (FY): 2022-04-01 – 2025-03-31
• Keywords: Tactile sensor / Proximity sensor / Capacitive sensor / Smart sensor

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

Several issues have been identified that affect the progress of the project. Namely, the issue of the cable's robustness and the reliability of the sensor's PCB.
The issue of the robustness of the cables prevents the sensors from being used for a long time. The cables need to be repaired often. The existing PCB design of the sensor was not reliable; it results in unstable performance of the sensor. These issues need to be solved.

Current Status of Research Progress

4: Progress in research has been delayed.

Reason

The delay is due to the issues as listed in the summary. These issues should be solved before proceed as originally planned.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

The issues of the cable's robustness and reliability of the sensor's PCB need to be solved.
Newer and more powerful microcontroller would be a nice additional to increase the speed of the sensor.

Causes of Carryover

The rest of this FY budget will be more useful for the research plan in the next FY.