Optical Motion Sensor (IMAGE)

Optica

Optical Motion Sensor

Caption

A silicone strain sensor glued to a rubber glove bends easily with the wearer's finger. The amount of light transmitted by the fiber changes with the bending.

Credit

Changxi Yang, Tsinghua University

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