Multiscale 3D Printing Flexible Tactile Sensor for Wearable Human-Machine Interaction and Smart Sports Applications.
Technology Introduction:
This 3D-printed flexible tactile sensor features high sensitivity (867 kPa?1), fast response (10 ms), and low power use (0.1 V). It is made in minutes (<10 minutes), at a low cost. The sensor is scalable, customizable, and fits curved surfaces. Applied in badminton grips and insoles, it enables real-time monitoring of grip and foot pressure, aiding training and injury prevention, with further potential in wearables and rehabilitation.
Industry Applicability:
The device targets sports analytics, wearable health, rehabilitation, soft robotics, and smart insoles/gloves. It features customizable size and shape, flexible and lightweight form, and a digital pipeline for rapid tuning. Commercialization includes:
Phase 1 – athlete testing;
Phase 2 – OEM with sports/wearable brands;
Phase 3 – scaling via modular kits (4×4, 8×8), custom services (e.g., insoles), and real-time
This 3D-printed flexible tactile sensor features high sensitivity (867 kPa?1), fast response (10 ms), and low power use (0.1 V). It is made in minutes (<10 minutes), at a low cost. The sensor is scalable, customizable, and fits curved surfaces. Applied in badminton grips and insoles, it enables real-time monitoring of grip and foot pressure, aiding training and injury prevention, with further potential in wearables and rehabilitation.
Industry Applicability:
The device targets sports analytics, wearable health, rehabilitation, soft robotics, and smart insoles/gloves. It features customizable size and shape, flexible and lightweight form, and a digital pipeline for rapid tuning. Commercialization includes:
Phase 1 – athlete testing;
Phase 2 – OEM with sports/wearable brands;
Phase 3 – scaling via modular kits (4×4, 8×8), custom services (e.g., insoles), and real-time
Industrial Applications:
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National Taiwan University of Science And Technology
Taiwan Tech has five campuses: the main Taipei campus and branch campuses at Tu-Cheng, Keelung, Gong-Guan, and Chupei, with a combined total area of 29.44 hectares. The main campus, situated in a district of Taipei with convenient transportation and beautiful surroundings, covers an area of about 10 hectares. Current enrollment includes 5,605 undergraduates and 4,902 graduate students with 415 full-time faculties.
Contact Information
Name：Pin-Chuan Chen
Tel：(02)2737-6456
Address：No.43, Keelung Rd., Sec.4, Da’an Dist., Taipei 10607, Taiwan
Additional Information
Pavilion：Future Tech Humanity & Technology FC09
Exhibiting Entity：National Science and Technology Council
Application Category：Life Application
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Pavilion：Future Tech Humanity & Technology FC09
Exhibiting Entity：National Science and Technology Council
Application Category：Life Application
