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ShapeTape

3D flexible strips measure shape, position, orientation statically and dynamically

ShapeTape measures and tracks:
Shape
Movement
Position
Orientation

ShapeTape is a fiber optic based 3D bend and twist sensor, that knows where it is continuously along its length, providing accurate position and orientation information, even when in partial or variable contact with an object or person. ShapeTape can be used on its own, built into or attached to a structure, or attached to a person to form real-time 3D computer images and collect data corresponding to complex shapes. A high-speed (10kHz), non-multiplexed version is available for rapid data acquisition.

Download ShapeWare & Manual

Shape-Sensing.pdf

Video that shows ShapeTape being used to control the Hydras Robot. For more information, visit Virginia Tech.

Courtesy of Prof. Denis Hong, RoMeLa:Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory at Virginia Tech.