TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This technical paper aims to provide an overview of thin‐film force sensors, present discussions of various ways these force sensors are used in automated systems, and offer possibilities for future adaptations. Areas of interest are medicine, industry, and consumer products.Design/methodology/approach– Current uses of thin‐film force sensors are presented based on existing prototypes and research. Current research serves as a springboard to identifying ideas for future research and development.Findings– Regarding thin‐film force sensors, finds that, thanks to features of current force‐sensing technology, consumers can expect continued introduction of high‐quality and very realistic “feeling” systems.Originality/value– Presents novel uses of force sensors and explores ideas for future research.
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
SN  - 0260-2288
DO  - 10.1108/02602280710731650
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02602280710731650
AU  - Lowe Mark
AU  - Hood Elizabeth
AU  - Ozog Mike
ED  - Jeff Newman
PY  - 2007
Y1  - 2007/01/01
TI  - Thin‐film force sensors: opening doors in automated systems
T2  - Sensor Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 99
EP  - 102
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -