Knitted RESi: A Highly Flexible, Force-Sensitive Knitted Textile Based on Resistive Yarns

Andreas Pointner, Thomas Preindl, Sara Mlakar, Roland Aigner, Michael Haller

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Abstract

We demonstrate a force sensing knitted textile, based on a piezo-resistive yarn. The resulting elastic, stretchable, and robust textile exhibits sensors based on the widespread Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR) principle. As a proof-of-concept, we implemented a knit consisting of multiple piezo-resistive wales, each intersecting with a single vertical piezo-resistive insert, spawning discrete FSRs at the respective intersection points. While enabling monitoring of external stress, such as pressure, stretch, and deformation, the textile features inherent pleasant haptic qualities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Emerging Technologies, SIGGRAPH 2020
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)9781450379670
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Aug 2020
EventACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Emerging Technologies - International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, SIGGRAPH 2020 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 17 Aug 2020 → …

Publication series

NameACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Emerging Technologies, SIGGRAPH 2020

Conference

ConferenceACM SIGGRAPH 2020 Emerging Technologies - International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, SIGGRAPH 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period17.08.2020 → …

Keywords

  • Conductive Yarn
  • FSR
  • Interactive Textiles
  • Smart Textiles
  • Textile Sensor
  • Wearables

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