Customizable Sensors for Humans Using an Integrated Polymer: C-SHIP

该研究项目将研究人机交互，如触觉和医疗传感设备，以定制和嵌入传感器（例如力），以适应佩戴者的规格。许多与人体相互作用的机电设备需要佩戴者特定的几何形状才能充分发挥作用。例子包括仪器/传感器矫形，触觉和医疗设备以及安全和计算机接口设备。该项目将产生一种新的传感器设计和这样的方法。传感器的制造将通过分层制造（LM）工艺实现，该工艺能够在同一部件内创建多种不同的材料，以结合柔性和刚性结构。该项目将开发低成本、传感器化的智能接口，提高其舒适度，便于在家中日常使用这些设备进行医疗、计算机和其他需要监测功能的日常活动。此外，本项目将鼓励本科生（包括来自弱势群体的学生）进行机电一体化应用于康复的研究。将与马萨诸塞州的科技高中建立机电一体化合作项目。

This research project will study human-machine interaction such as haptic and medical sensing devices to customize and embed sensors (e.g. force) to accommodate wearer-specifications. Many mechatronic devices that interact with the human body require wearer-specific geometry to function adequately. Examples include instrumented /sensorized orthotic, haptic and medical devices and safety and computer interface equipment. The project will yield a novel sensor design and such methodology. Fabrication of the sensor will be achieved with Layered Manufacturing (LM) processes capable of creating multiple different materials within the same part to combine flexible and rigid structures. This project will enable the development of low cost, sensorized smart interfaces with increased comfort that can facilitate the routine use of these devices at home for medical, computer and other daily activities requiring monitoring capability. In addition, this project will initiate undergraduate students (including students from under-represented groups) to research in mechatronics applied to rehabilitation. Collaborative projects on mechatronics with the science and technology high schools of Massachusetts will be established.