Electric Conductivity and Piezoresistivity of Carbon Nanotube Artificial Skin Based on the Design of Mesh Structure

Abstract

is paper introduces a new method of sensing pressure by using carbon nanotube yarns which are embedded in artificial skin, based on the design of the mesh structure. With the sensing technology, a kind of mesh model has been established for piezoresistive effect detection of carbon nanotube yarns in artificial skin. By analyzing the sensing characteristics of carbon nanotube yarns, we can conclude that the artificial skin embedded with yarns in a mesh model could be used for sensing pressure. It may cover the surface of the robot and has significant theoretical as well as practical value for intelligent robot research in the future.

Effect of pH Value on the Electrical Properties of PEDOT:PSS-Based Fiber Mats

“…Electrically conductive fiber mats are ideal for applications, such as sensors, − artificial skin, − and wearable textiles due to their surface-to-volume ratio, porosity, stretchability, and mechanical strength . Electrospinning is the most common method of fabricating fiber mats due to its ease of use, control over fiber diameter and morphology, production of continuous fibers, facile functionalization of fibers, and scalability. − To obtain conductive fibers via electrospinning, typically conductive additives, such as carbon nanotubes, , metal nanowires, and/or conjugated polymers, , are blended with a carrier polymer to facilitate fiber formation.…”