Fits like a Flex-Glove: Automatic Design of Personalized FPCB-Based Tactile Sensing Gloves
Journal:
arXiv
Published Date:
Mar 8, 2025
Abstract
Resistive tactile sensing gloves have captured the interest of researchers
spanning diverse domains, such as robotics, healthcare, and human-computer
interaction. However, existing fabrication methods often require
labor-intensive assembly or costly equipment, limiting accessibility.
Leveraging flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) technology, we present an
automated pipeline for generating resistive tactile sensing glove design files
solely from a simple hand photo on legal-size paper, which can be readily
supplied to commercial board houses for manufacturing. Our method enables
cost-effective, accessible production at under \$130 per glove with sensor
assembly times under 15 minutes. Sensor performance was characterized under
varying pressure loads, and a preliminary user evaluation showcases four unique
automatically manufactured designs, evaluated for their reliability and
comfort.
