Integration of Organic Field-Effect Transistor-based strain sensors to soft robotic devices and systems

Mahmood U.;Salvatori C.;Ricotti L.;Sanchez S.;Casula G.;Bartolucci A.;Cosseddu P.;Lai S.;Llanos J.;Lezcano F.;Guix M.;Niosiline I.;Crespo M.;Vannozzi L.

2024-01-01

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Abstract

The integration of flexible organic electronics in soft robotic devices is a valuable way to enhance their functionality, towards augmented controllability and performance. Nonetheless, this field is generally unexplored. Here, we report a preliminary study on the integration of soft robotic components with Organic Field-Effect Transistor-based strain sensors. Such sensors will be tested as deformation transducer for bioengineered muscle tissues operating as biohybrid actuators. Moreover, the integration of ultra-flexible devices on catheter-like soft robotic supports is discussed.