Paper cushioning structure with an embedded printed sensor

Daichi Naritomi, Naoya Waragai, Hiroaki Minamide, Satoshi Ueno, Hiroki Shigemune

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Abstract

Damage to fresh horticultural greengrocery leads to post-harvest losses. The damage results in reduced quality of greengrocery and income for farmers. This paper proposes paper mechatronics that incorporates electronics within a functional origami structure with cushioning properties. The device will prevent physical damage to fruit caused by impacts and vibrations during transportation and identify the timing and cause of the physical damage. The results contribute to the reduction of post-harvest losses. In this study, we have developed the cushioning structure with the printed sensor by folding the paper. The sensor on the paper was printed from a desktop inkjet printer. As a demonstration experiment, we measured the strain on the cushioning structure by connecting the device to a wheatstone bridge circuit. The aim of this research is to develop a new consumer electronics device that simultaneously absorbs and detects impacts through the device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGCCE 2022 - 2022 IEEE 11th Global Conference on Consumer Electronics
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages243-244
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781665492324
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event11th IEEE Global Conference on Consumer Electronics, GCCE 2022 - Osaka, Japan
Duration: 2022 Oct 182022 Oct 21

Publication series

NameGCCE 2022 - 2022 IEEE 11th Global Conference on Consumer Electronics

Conference

Conference11th IEEE Global Conference on Consumer Electronics, GCCE 2022
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOsaka
Period22/10/1822/10/21

Keywords

  • Cushioning Structures
  • Paper Mechatronics
  • Post-Harvest Losses
  • Smart Materials
  • Strain Sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Media Technology
  • Instrumentation
  • Social Psychology

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