T24 : The safer alternative to Smartskin : The use of Piezoelectric fabric to simulate 'touch' for bionic limbs and robots


Students Aman Adhav
School HDSB - White Oaks Secondary School - Oakville
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 12
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract Currently, Smartskin technologies are primarily being used as sensors and to control devices. However, using Smartskin technology is problematic: the metals and chemicals used in Smartskins can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to major health problems such as metal poisoning, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. My project uses Piezoelectric fabric as a transducer to sense touch and pressure and convert those signals into locations on a screen. This can be used to control radio frequency, Bluetooth devices and simulating touch for robots or bionic arms.
Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Global R&D Hamilton Award for Outstanding Research$ 100
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsIntel Excellence in Computer Science Award$ 200
Certificate
University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa Admission Scholarship AwardAdmission Scholarship of $1000
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60