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Why carbon fibres can give robots a strong sense of grip

M.H.E. Larcombe (University of Warwick, UK)

Sensor Review

ISSN: 0260-2288

Article publication date: 1 February 1981

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Abstract

Carbon fibre tactile sensors, under development for at least the last five years, produce a resistance change under pressure. They could therefore offer potential as sensors in gripper design as well as other areas in industry where force measurement and slip control are important parameters to monitor.

Citation

Larcombe, M.H.E. (1981), "Why carbon fibres can give robots a strong sense of grip", Sensor Review, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp. 58-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb007533

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1981, MCB UP Limited

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