OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002854

Robotic tool control with compliant force/geometry sensor

Published: 2026-09-15T19:15:47.121976Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002854
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible
tactile sensor includes a conductive target positioned in a first plane, a
tool holder coupled to the conductive target configured to receive a tool, at
least three coils forming an array within a second plane, the second plane
spaced apart from the first plane, a pliable material coupling the conductive
target to the at least three coils, and an electronic device electrically
coupled to each of the at least three coils, the electronic device configured
to induce an AC signal within each of the at least three coils and measure a
change in inductance in the at least three coils in response to movement of
the conductive target.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002854
Published 2026-09-15T19:15:47.121976Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002854