Thick-film force and slip sensors for a prosthetic hand

In an attempt to improve the functionality of a prosthetic hand device, a new fingertip has been developed that incorporates sensors to measure temperature and grip force and to detect the onset of object slip from the hand. The sensors have been implemented using thick-film printing technology and...

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Main Authors: Cranny, A (Author), Cotton, DPJ (Author), Chappell, PH (Author), Beeby, SP (Author), White, NM (Author)
Other Authors: French, PJ (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2005-09.
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