Tactile Sensor: Advancing Humanlike Perception in Robotic Touch Systems

Explore the transformative world of tactile sensors, an essential facet of robotics science that bridges human touch and artificial perception. "Tactile Sensor" brings a unique journey for professionals, students, and robotics enthusiasts alike, offering a blend of theory and practical insights into cuttingedge haptic technology and robotic perception. This book serves as an invaluable resource in the exploration of tactile sensors, equipping readers with knowledge applicable across various industries.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Tactile sensor: An introduction to tactile sensors and their role in robotics applications.

2: Sensor: A detailed look at sensor technology as it pertains to touch perception.

3: Haptic technology: Unpacking the technology behind tactile feedback and interaction.

4: Strain gauge: Exploring strain gauges and their integration into haptic systems.

5: Mechanoreceptor: Insight into biological mechanoreceptors and their engineering parallels.

6: Touchscreen: Delving into touchscreen technology and its reliance on tactile sensors.

7: Simultaneous localization and mapping: Techniques for accurate mapping using tactile data.

8: Pacinian corpuscle: Understanding sensory structures that inspire tactile sensor designs.

9: Sensory substitution: How tactile sensors enable substitute perception in robotics.

10: Proximity sensor: The role of proximity sensors in enhancing tactile sensing systems.

11: Ultrasonic transducer: Using ultrasonic transducers for precise tactile feedback.

12: Machine perception: How tactile sensors inform machine perception in robotics.

13: Tactile discrimination: Techniques to enhance a robot’s tactile sensitivity.

14: Haptic perception: Bridging physical touch and digital perception in robots.

15: Capacitive sensing: Capacitive methods used to detect touch and pressure.

16: Robotics: A comprehensive view of tactile sensors’ role in robotic applications.

17: Somatosensory system: Drawing from biology to improve tactile sensing in machines.

18: Affective haptics: Emotional and social aspects of touch in haptic technology.

19: Robotic sensing: Core principles of tactile sensors in robotic perception.

20: Soft robotics: Soft robotics and its reliance on tactile sensing systems.

21: Artificial lateral line: Emulating nature’s lateral line for robotic tactile sensing.

This book is more than an academic resource—it’s an investment in understanding the future of robotics. Professionals, students, and hobbyists alike will find in this work the depth, utility, and inspiration necessary to advance their grasp of tactile sensing in today’s evolving world.