Development of sensitive skin based on distributed PCF-Bragg grating sensors

摘要

This work deals with the development of a new paradigm towards the full integration of PCF-Bragg grating sensors and opto-electronic components within flexible polymer foils. Dedicated material was tailored to the required flexibility for sensitive skin. Additionally, UV polymerization process was applied to produce the final skin with fibres embedded. Compatible moulds for embedding fibres both in a cylindrical polymer tube and large area flat polymer foil are presented.