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Abstract
Liquid metal (LM) is a promising material for high-performance soft electronics due to its high electrical conductivity and deformability. However, rapid patterning LM to achieve a highly sensitive sensory system remains challenging. This paper reports a rheological modification strategy of LM and strain redistribution mechanics to improve the sensitivity and printability of LM sensors. By incorporating SiO₂ particles, the LM-SiO₂ composite's modulus, yield stress, and viscosity are enhanced, enabling 3D printability. The printed LM-SiO₂ composite sensors exhibit excellent mechanical flexibility, robustness, and sensing performance. Integrated onto a tactile glove, these sensors, with deep-learning assistance, achieve 90.5% accuracy in recognizing boxing punches (jab, swing, uppercut, and combinations). This system has potential applications in smart sports training, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces.
Publisher
npj Flexible Electronics
Published On
Aug 08, 2023
Authors
Ye Qiu, Zhihui Zou, Zhanan Zou, Nikolas Kurnia Setiawan, Karan Vivek Dikshit, Gregory Whiting, Fan Yang, Wenan Zhang, Jiutian Lu, Bingqing Zhong, Huaping Wu, Jianliang Xiao
Tags
liquid metal
sensors
3D printing
mechanical flexibility
deep learning
smart sports training
composite materials
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