ArticleResearch (Washington, D.C.)2021
A Triboelectric-Based Artificial Whisker for Reactive Obstacle Avoidance and Local Mapping.
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- Vibrissae-inspired vision-based magnetic-actuated whisker.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Nature-Inspired Innovation in Electrical Engineering Technologies and Applications.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Review
- A Reconfigurable Omnidirectional Triboelectric Whisker Sensor Array for Versatile Human-Machine-Environment Interaction.Nano-micro letters · 2025Article
- A Review of the Application of Seal Whiskers in Vortex-Induced Vibration Suppression and Bionic Sensor Research.Micromachines · 2025Review
- Whisker-Implanted Biomimetic Electronic Skin for Tactile Sensing and Blind Perception.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Bioinspired Whisker Sensor for 3D Mapping of Underground Mining Environments.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Deep-Learning-Assisted Underwater 3D Tactile Tensegrity.Research (Washington, D.C.) · 2023Article
- A High-Performance Flag-Type Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Scavenging Wind Energy toward Self-Powered IoTs.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- A Robust and Wearable Triboelectric Tactile Patch as Intelligent Human-Machine Interface.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
Since designing efficient tactile sensors for autonomous robots is still a challenge, this paper proposes a perceptual system based on a bioinspired triboelectric whisker sensor (TWS) that is aimed at reactive obstacle avoidance and local mapping in unknown environments. The proposed TWS is based on a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) and mimics the structure of rat whisker follicles. It operates to generate an output voltage via triboelectrification and electrostatic induction between the PTFE pellet and copper films (0.3 mm thickness), where a forced whisker shaft displaces a PTFE pellet (10 mm diameter). With the help of a biologically inspired structural design, the artificial whisker sensor can sense the contact position and approximate the external stimulation area, particularly in a dark environment. To highlight this sensor's applicability and scalability, we demonstrate different functions, such as controlling LED lights, reactive obstacle avoidance, and local mapping of autonomous surface vehicles. The results show that the proposed TWS can be used as a tactile sensor for reactive obstacle avoidance and local mapping in robotics.
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