A robotic arm capable of mimicking hand gestures through data analysis of the mechanical activity of the muscles, using wearable piezoelectric sensors was developed. Piezoelectric discs were placed in ...

The quest to mimic human touch in technology has led researchers to explore piezoelectric and triboelectric effects as ...

Advances in materials science stemming from research in South Korea are leading to higher-performance piezoelectric and ...

Piezoelectric sensors are great for monitoring mechanical impacts with a microcontroller. Whether you’re monitoring knocks on a door or watching a heartbeat, they are a cheap way to get the job ...

Piezoelectric crystals can be used to harvest ambient mechanical energy, such as vibrations or motion, and convert it into electrical energy. This is particularly useful for powering wireless sensors, ...

Prof. Ryu explains, "Our study explains the materials and device fabrication strategies for tactile sensors using piezoelectric and triboelectric effects, as well as the types of sensory recognition." ...