Research Project
Haptic Sensing System &
Soft Robotic Fingers
System Architecture
Engineering Tactile Intelligence.
This research focused on bridging the gap between mechanical compliance and digital sensing. By embedding a magnet-on-Hall-sensor system within soft robotic fingers, we translated physical deformation into high-fidelity haptic feedback loops.
- CAD Iterations 17+ Variations
- Sensing Method Magnetic/Hall Effect
- Material Synthesis Two-Stage Casting
- Finger Geometry Flexure-Based
Engineering Log & Process
Creating the solicone mixture and finger injection mold.
Two-stage silicone injection process to simulate human tissue compliance around embedded sensors.
Degassing the silicone to release air bubbles, optimizing for efficient and consistent molds.
One of many interations drying the silicone mold.
First 3D printed model with a honeycomb flexure-dependent pattern.
Post-processing and quality inspection of the optimized honeycomb finger geometries.
Final 3D printed iteration with successful plastic flexure properties.