Executive Summary : | The research proposes the fabrication of a reusable magneto sensitive strain sensor from conducting sponges with oxide magnetic nanoparticles. Iterative load-unload magnetic field behavior will be investigated for repeatability and recoverability. The magnetic strain sensor will be tested by integrating with human shoes as a proof of concept. Magnetic composite sponges, consisting of soft magnetic/conducting structures, have been proven as a good candidate for various engineering applications, including intelligent artificial skin and sensing devices. The research proposes a precision manufacturing procedure to obtain flexible, porous conducting 3D- magnetic sponges. Magnetic sponges, used in industrial products, are being investigated for applications such as damping vibrations and artificial skin. The study aims to create magnetic sponges filled with MR fluid, which will be tested for resistivity, impedance, and capacitance under different magnetic fields. The conductive fillers will be incorporated into the matrix, and the morphology of the sponges will be studied. The sensor will be integrated into a human shoe, detecting the compression force of the forefoot. |