An Atlas for Large-Area Electronic Skins
From Materials to Systems Design

Provides an account and directional atlas of the progress in materials and devices for electronic skins.

Weidong Yang (Author), Matthew Hon (Author), Haicheng Yao (Author), Benjamin C. K. Tee (Author)

9781108749244, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 October 2020

75 pages
15 x 23 x 0.4 cm, 0.16 kg

Electronic skins are critical for many applications in human-machine-environment interactions. Tactile sensitivity over large areas can be especially applied to prosthetics. Moreover, the potential for wearables, interactive surfaces, and human robotics have propelled research in this area. In this Element, we provide an account and directional atlas of the progress in materials and devices for electronic skins, in the context of sensing principles and skin-like features. Additionally, we give an overview of essential electronic circuits and systems used in large-area tactile sensor arrays. Finally, we present the challenges and provide perspectives on future developments.

1. Introduction
2. Sensing Mechanism of Tactile Sensors
3. Circuits and Systems for Large Sensor Arrays
4. Main Features and Trends of Tactile Sensors
5. Conclusions and Perspectives.

Subject Areas: Electronic devices & materials [TJFD], Circuits & components [TJFC], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ]