Reusable Flexible Concentric Electrodes Coated With a Conductive Graphene Ink for Electrotactile Stimulation

Authors

Benjamin Stephens-Fripp, University of WollongongFollow
Vitor Sencadas, University of WollongongFollow
Rahim Mutlu, University of WollongongFollow
Gursel Alici, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

132275

Publication Details

Stephens-Fripp, B., Sencadas, V., Mutlu, R. & Alici, G. (2018). Reusable Flexible Concentric Electrodes Coated With a Conductive Graphene Ink for Electrotactile Stimulation. Frontiers In Bioengineering And Biotechnology, 6 179-1-179-9.

Abstract

Electrotactile stimulation is a highly promising technique for providing sensory feedback information for prosthetics. To this aim, disposable electrodes which are predominantly used result in a high environmental and financial cost when used over a long period of time. In addition, disposable electrodes are limited in their size and configurations. This paper presents an alternative approach based on a 3D printed reusable flexible concentric electrode coated with a conductive graphene ink. Here, we have characterized the electrode and demonstrated its effective performance in electrotactile stimulation and sensory feedback for robotic prosthetic hands.

Grant Number

ARC/CE140100012