@inproceedings{27b3e0bbfc43418e8ef162c84b4a4596,
title = "Influence of Material Properties on the Performance of Highly Stretchable Pneumatic Strain Gauges",
abstract = "A meandering microfluidic channel in a soft elastomeric material works as a pneumatic strain gauge. The channel deforms under external forces, changing its fluidic resistance. This fluidic resistance can be measured by measuring pressure drop over the channel. We made strain gauges by casting four different elastomers of varying stiffness (Sylgard 184, Dragon Skin 30, Ecoflex 00-50 and Ecoflex 00-30) into microfabricated molds. Here we report the effects of material choice on the performance of the sensor under strain and compression. The sensors fabricated from stiffer elastomers proved effective in detecting smaller strains and higher compressive forces, while softer sensors were more suitable for larger strains and smaller compressive forces.",
keywords = "silicone elastomers, soft devices, soft strain sensor",
author = "Vilma Lampinen and Anastasia Koivikko and Veikko Sariola",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 IEEE.; IEEE SENSORS ; Conference date: 29-10-2023 Through 01-11-2023",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.1109/SENSORS56945.2023.10325137",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of IEEE Sensors",
publisher = "IEEE",
booktitle = "2023 IEEE SENSORS, SENSORS 2023 - Conference Proceedings",
}