3D printed bio-inspired angular acceleration sensor

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    Abstract

    Abstract—We present a biomimetic angular acceleration sensor inspired by the vestibular system, as found e.g. in mammals and fish. The sensor consist of a fluid filled circular channel. When exposed to angular accelerations the fluid flows relative to the channel. Read-out is based on electromagnetic flow sensing (pseudo Hall effect). The sensor is made out of two 3D printed parts which, when put together, form a channel and which allow for easy mounting of permanent magnets and electrodes to measure the flow induced potential difference. Experiments indeed show an acceleration dependent output voltage. However, we find strong contributions from other than electromagnetic sources which, due to their nature and magnitude, are interesting for further research.
    Original languageUndefined
    Title of host publicationProceedings IEEE Sensors 2015
    Place of PublicationPiscataway
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages1430-1433
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-8203-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2015
    Event2015 IEEE Sensors - Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Busan, Korea, Republic of
    Duration: 1 Nov 20154 Nov 2015

    Publication series

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    PublisherIEEE

    Conference

    Conference2015 IEEE Sensors
    Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
    CityBusan
    Period1/11/154/11/15

    Keywords

    • TST-Life like
    • IR-99316
    • METIS-315599
    • EWI-26395

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