Table 3.
Performance parameters of the proposed sensor in comparison with magnetic tactile sensors presented in the literature.
| Size | Elastomer | Force Range | Sensitivity | Resolution | Hysteresis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youssefian et al. [23] | - | Silicone Rubber | (0–1.2 N) Normal force (0–0.2 N) Shear force |
- | - | - |
| Jamone et al. [24] | - | Sylgard 186 | (0–3 N) Normal force | 0.2 V/N | 0.01 N | - |
| Wang et al. [25] | Diameter: 12 mm Thickness: 12 mm |
Ecoflex 00-30 | (0–4 N) Normal force (0–1 N) Shear force |
- | 1.42 mN | 3.4% |
| Chathuranga et al. [26] | Diameter: 15 mm | Dragon Skin 30 | (0–2 N) Normal force (0–1.6 N) Shear force |
- | - | 10% |
| Tomo et al. [27] | Length: 20 mm Width: 23 mm |
Ecoflex 00-30 | (0–14 N) Normal force (0–5 N) 45° Shear force |
- | - | - |
| Kumar et al. [30] | Diameter: 30 mm | - | (0–30 N) Normal force | 1mV/mN | 9.8 mN | - |
| Sensor presented in this work | Diameter: 15 mm Thickness: 17 mm |
Ecoflex 00-30 | (0–20 N) Normal force (0–3 N) Shear force (0–1.5 N) Angular force |
Normal force: 16 mV/N Shear force: 30 mV/N Angular force: 81 mV/N |
5 mN | 8.4% |