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LG textile fabric can measure pressure

01/07/2016
LG textile fabric can measure pressure
LG Innotek, the “cutting edge materials” arm of South Korean electronics company LG, has developed a concept textile fabric that can be used to measure the pressure on a surface. The material can be bent and folded, giving it a significant advantage over traditional commercial pressure sensors and making it suitable for use in clothing and accessories.

The LG sensor is made from highly elastic polyurethane material that bends for a comfortable fit on the body. The material can be inserted between electronic fibres. When an external force is applied to the sensory fabric, the electronic fibres can detect the deformation caused and determine the pressure being applied.

According to LG, the product is extremely durable and can be used in various environments. The company says it will work for over 240 hours in a temperature range from -40 degrees to 80 degrees. An average man of 70kg could sit on the sensor 100,000 times before it became unsuitable for use.

"We tried to break away from the previous method and attempt new methods to develop innovative products,” said Changhwan Kim, Head of the LG Innotek’s research and development centre.

Image courtesy of LG Innotek.

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