Abstract
We report the development and application of an artificial hair cell (AHC) flow sensor inspired by biological systems. With optimized design and fabrication process, the AHC is characterized in terms of sensitivity, calibration, and robustness. Especially, an AHC can discern variations of water flow down to 0.1mm/s and survive 55° deflections. The sensor has been applied to flow field measurements, matching perfectly with analytical and previous experimental results. By employing arrays of such AHC sensors, an artificial lateral line is constructed for biomimetic studies on localizing and tracking hydrodynamic events.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IV |
Volume | 6479 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 24 2007 |
Event | Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IV - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: Jan 22 2007 → Jan 25 2007 |
Other
Other | Quantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices IV |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Jose, CA |
Period | 1/22/07 → 1/25/07 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering