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Design of a mechanical proximity sensor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

Edward N. Schiebel ,
Henry R. Busby  and
Kenneth J. Waldron
Edward N. Schiebel
Affiliation:
AT & T Bell Laboratories, 4C-352, Whippany Road, Whippany, New Jersey 07981 (USA)
Henry R. Busby
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 206 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210(USA)
Kenneth J. Waldron
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 206 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210(USA)
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Summary

A proximity sensor using a mechanical contact principle is under development for robotic applications. Good discrimination between contact loads and inertial windage loads is essential. Rugged design and easy replacement of sensing elements is also necessary. The sensor is under consideration for use on the feet of the Adaptive Suspension Vehicle.

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Robotica , Volume 4 , Issue 4 , October 1986 , pp. 221 - 228
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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