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Tactile 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.