Pneumatic Tactile Display Controlled by a Miniaturised Proportional Valve
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چکیده
In minimally invasive surgery, tactile feedback is lacking. A tactile display, consisting of a matrix of micro-actuators, represents tactile sensations on the fingertip. Miniaturising powerful, dynamic and accurate actuators with a sufficient stroke and bandwidth is a considerable challenge. The use of pneumatics is promising due to the potential for high power density. This paper discusses a proof of concept for taxels driven by pressurised air. The tactile display becomes very simple and light. The challenge moves to the design of a miniaturised proportional pneumatic valve. Finally, an extended display is briefly presented. Keywords— Tactile feedback, Tactile display, Pneumatics, Valve
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