FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (20240272019). LIQUID MAGNET SENSOR simplified abstract

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LIQUID MAGNET SENSOR

Organization Name

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Inventor(s)

Erik D. Engeberg of Boca Raton FL (US)

LIQUID MAGNET SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240272019 titled 'LIQUID MAGNET SENSOR

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application introduces a novel sensor utilizing a ferrous magnetic fluid for applications in robotics, prosthetics, biomedical devices, and the internet of things. The sensor includes a deformable member with the magnetic fluid and an array of hall effect sensors to measure changes in the magnetic field as the member is deformed.

  • The sensor uses a ferrous magnetic fluid for sensing applications.
  • It includes a deformable member and an array of hall effect sensors.
  • The sensor can detect varying pressure and resolve both the location and amplitude of external forces.
  • It can be used for orientation sensing, as an accelerometer, torque detector, and linear shear forces detector.

Potential Applications:

The technology can be applied in robotics, prosthetics, biomedical devices, and the internet of things. It can also be used for orientation sensing, acceleration measurement, torque detection, and linear shear forces detection.

Problems Solved:

The sensor addresses the need for a versatile and sensitive pressure sensor that can accurately detect and measure external forces in various applications.

Benefits:

The sensor offers high sensitivity to pressure changes, the ability to resolve force location and amplitude, and versatility in applications across different industries.

Commercial Applications:

Title: Novel Ferrous Magnetic Fluid Sensor for Diverse Applications This technology has potential commercial uses in robotics, prosthetics, biomedical devices, and IoT devices. It can be utilized in various industries for pressure sensing, force measurement, and orientation detection.

Questions about the Technology: 1. What are the key features of the novel sensor using ferrous magnetic fluid? 2. How does the sensor differentiate itself from traditional pressure sensors?


Original Abstract Submitted

a novel sensor, intended for use in applications for robots, prosthetics, biomedical devices, or the internet of things, using a ferrous magnetic fluid is presented here. the sensor includes a deformable member containing the magnetic fluid therein and an array of hall effect sensors to measure the changing magnetic field in the fluid as the deformable member is deformed. the sensor was found to be sensitive to varying applied pressure and is capable of resolving both the location and amplitude of externally applied forces. the range of applications for this novel pressure sensor are broad, ranging from robotics to biomedical devices and the internet of things. the novel sensor can also be used as an orientation sensor or an accelerometer, torque detector and linear shear forces detector.