RFTactile Sensor Manufacturers and Vendors
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This page lists tactile sensor manufacturers and vendors.
Popular manufacturers of tactile sensors include Pressure Profile Systems Inc., Weiss Robotics, Spectra Symbol, Peratech Holdco Ltd., Tekscan Inc., and Sensor Products Inc.
Introduction to Tactile Sensors
The term “tactile” refers to something perceptible by touch. A tactile sensor acquires tactility information through physical touch. These sensors are often used in arrays to provide more accurate tactile sensing.
Tactile sensors directly contact objects to measure various quantities, including:
- Pressure distribution
- Texture
- Thermal conductivity
- Temperature
- Shape
- Moisture
- Slippage
- Vibrations
Tactile sensors are widely used in industrial, robotic, and medical applications, as well as touch screens for computing devices.
Tactile sensor
There are numerous tactile sensor models available from various vendors or manufacturers. When selecting a tactile sensor, consider the following features:
- Sensitivity
- Dynamic range
- Response time
- Overall size
- Spatial resolution
- Measurement speed
- Drift
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Defect tolerance
- Susceptibility to external interference
- Reliability
- Robustness
- Communication interface
- Force direction
Common tactile techniques used in tactile sensors include resistive, capacitive, inductive, piezoresistive, piezoelectric, magnetic, optoelectric, ultrasonic, and tunnel effect.
Tactile Sensor Manufacturers
The following table lists popular manufacturers of tactile sensors:
| Manufacturers | Description |
|---|---|
| Pressure Profile Systems, Inc. | Manufactures capacitive and resistive tactile sensors. |
| Weiss Robotics | Manufactures conductive rubber-type tactile sensors. |
| Spectra Symbol | Manufactures variable resistance-type tactile sensors. |
| Peratech Holdco Ltd. | Manufactures quantum tunneling composite-type tactile sensors. |
| Tekscan, Inc. | United States. The company manufactures tactile sensor solutions for automotive, robotics, grip pressure measurement, and so on. |
| Sensor Products Inc. | The company manufactures tactile sensors of various types, such as resistive, force-sensing, magnetic, and optical. |
