Grant: Idea to Innovation
University of Alberta
$123,985.00
A novel MEMS based 3D micro load cell utilization in emerging technologies
EF 2012-13
Résumé
A developed 3D MEMS Load Cell (3DMLC) Sensor is utilized for a wide range of haptic sensing applications. The 3DMLC represent as a 3D micro load cell capable of detecting up to six-axis loading utilizing unique distribution of piezoresistive sensing regimes. Compared to existing load detecting and haptic technologies, the developed 3DMLC offers size reduction, significant increase in sensitivity and decrease in power consumption. These advantages will allow for its capacity in multi-dimensional force and moment detection to be utilized in many emerging haptic sensing applications. This project will focus on the optimization of the 3DML sensor and packaging designs, the microfabrication of preliminary and advanced prototypes, quality control and characterization of prototypes, microassembly in compact packages, off-site customer-oriented validation and volume production feasibility study phase toward commercial level product.
Programme
Idea to Innovation
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Alberta, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
430492-2012
Name nom
Moussa, WaliedA
Department département
Mechanical Engineering
Organization id
9
Institution établissement
University of Alberta
Province en
Alberta
Province fr
Alberta
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2012
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
123985
Program id
I2IPJ
Program name en
Idea to Innovation
Program name fr
De l'idée à l'innovation
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
515
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Instrumentation technology
Area of application fr
Technologie de l'instrumentation
Research subject code
2109
Research subject group en
Mechanical engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie mécanique
Research subject en
Mechanical systems and instrumentation
Research subject fr
Instrumentation et systèmes mécaniques
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
A novel MEMS based 3D micro load cell utilization in emerging technologies
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
A developed 3D MEMS Load Cell (3DMLC) Sensor is utilized for a wide range of haptic sensing applications. The 3DMLC represent as a 3D micro load cell capable of detecting up to six-axis loading utilizing unique distribution of piezoresistive sensing regimes. Compared to existing load detecting and haptic technologies, the developed 3DMLC offers size reduction, significant increase in sensitivity and decrease in power consumption. These advantages will allow for its capacity in multi-dimensional force and moment detection to be utilized in many emerging haptic sensing applications. This project will focus on the optimization of the 3DML sensor and packaging designs, the microfabrication of preliminary and advanced prototypes, quality control and characterization of prototypes, microassembly in compact packages, off-site customer-oriented validation and volume production feasibility study phase toward commercial level product.
