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* * * * * * * NanoFab Smart Skin: Multi-sensory Arrays on Flexible Substrates Zeynep ?elik-Butler, and Donald P. Butler, Electrical Engineering NanoFab University of Texas at Arlington Multi-Sensory Arrays on Flexible Substrates Two-die smart skin applied to the little finger. The flexible skin (right) contains 384 infrared microsensors. Sensing: Infrared radiation (temperature) Pressure/tactile Flow Biochemical (for future) 1x10 array of infrared microbolometers (40x40 mm2) before encapsulation Motivation for a “Smart Skin” Evolution in robotics is demanding increased perception of the environment. Human skin provides sensory perception of temperature, touch/pressure, and air flow. Goal is to develop sensors on flexible substrates that are compliant to curved surfaces. Advantages of Flexible Substrates Conform to underlying object. Batch fabrication potential for low cost. Enable applications on complex geometries. Multilayer construction. Integrated electronics in the future (TFTs). Expected market for electronic applications on flexible substrate, 0.8 Billion yearly* *Electronic Trends Publications From S. Wagner, Princeton University (Motorola) Electrotextile (Givenchy) Applications: Wearable Sensors Smart Glove Soldier of the Future Wearable Body Monitoring Systems Smart Bandages, University of Rochester Biological sensing and chemical sensing techniques with simple alerts. Monitoring of infants at-risk, elderly, employees working in hazardous environments. Multi sensing techniques integrated into fabric. Smart Shirt, Georgia Tech: Current technology. Discrete sensors: lumpy, uncomfortable, inconvenient Artificial Skin for Robotics Sensitive prosthetic devices Roomba, the vacuuming robot, needs to “feel”. Cochlear implants for full spectrum hearing restoration Minimally invasive surgery with instruments that “feel”. Artificial Skin for Robotics Lockheed Martin MicroSTAR Micro Air Vehicles Microbats Multi sensing technique