Come to our #SIGGRAPH2026 talk today: Our method turns existing 3D objects into multi-touch sensors, without modifying the interior.
From a scan, we sample surface-intrinsic curves that conform to mutual-cap layouts, and optimize their intersections for coverage & fabrication.
Flexible sensors are enabling applications that rigid sensors cannot by combining precision, adaptability, and durability. Their high signal-to-noise ratio and resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI) support accurate gesture detection, while direct curvature-based measurements avoid the cumulative drift associated with inertial measurement units (IMUs), making them valuable for rehabilitation technologies.
Their ability to detect deflection across two dimensions also makes them well suited for structural health monitoring and intrusion detection.
The sensor featured in the video was printed using NOVA, a direct ink write dispensing system.
Video Credit: @voltera_io
#engineering #technology #printedelectronics