A Multi-Layered Origami Tactile Sensory Ring for Wearable Biomechanical Monitoring.

ABSTRACT: An origami-based tactile sensory ring utilizing multilayered conductive paper substrates presents an innovative approach to wearable health applications. By harnessing paper's flexibility and employing origami folding, the sensors integrate structural stability and self-packaging without added encapsulation layers. Knot-shaped designs create loop-based systems that secure conductive paper strips and protect sensing layers. Demonstrating a sensitivity of 3.8 kPa^-1 at subtle pressures (0-0.05 kPa), the sensors detect both minimal stimuli and high-pressure inputs. Electrical modeling of various origami configurations identifies designs with optimized performance with a pentagon knot offering higher sensitivity to support high-sensitivity needs. Meanwhile a square knot provides grea

SUBMITTER: Karmakar RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11763825 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature