in this paper an automatic examination robot was developed to improve the process of cancer detection, tumor localization and geometrical shape diagnosis. a uniformly distributed compressive load was applied to the top tissue surface and the resultant mechanical stress was measured that was employed for the tumor diagnosis task. the experimental examinations were performed on the soft tissue of...

The mechanotactile hypothesis proposes that ventral non-pored lateral line canals in the stingray function to facilitate localization of prey that contact the skin during benthic feeding. This study used comparative neurophysiological and morphological techniques to test whether ventral non-pored canals encode the velocity of skin movements, and show other adaptations that may enhance detection...

Past research has shown that multi-modal sensory cues can reduce the workload of the user while simultaneously increasing performance capacity. This study looks to examine how performance is impacted in a multi-modal sensory cueing target detection task in which the cueing automation is imperfect. Twenty-seven undergraduate participants volunteered to take part in the present multi-modal sensor...

Texture detection is one of the essential features requested for artificial tactile sensing to push demand flexible low-cost sensors in robotics sector. In this manuscript, we demonstrate ability a ferroelectret-based pressure sensor together with patterned elastomer layer detect surface textures. The ferroelectret was fabricated using fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) sheets bonded adhesive...

Abstract In this study an automated composite layup end effector is presented which the first to be able find defects in real time during using tactile shape sensing. Based around existing sensor concept developed by Bristol Robot Laboratory known as ‘TacTip’, a new developed, replacing soft gel core of original was replaced much firmer elastomer, enabling it apply up 400N compaction force. pap...

The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of superficial tactile- kinesthetic stimulation method on weight gain of low birth weight infants This is a quasi experimental, type of clinical trial study which was conducted on 54 low birth weight infants in Alzahra, Shahid Beheshti and Shariati hospitals was conducted by convenient sampling method. They were assigned to two groups of ...