Soft and ion-conducting hydrogel artificial tongue for astringency perception
Jeonghee Yeom, Ayoung Choe, Seongdong Lim, Youngsu Lee, Sangyun Na, Hyunhyub Ko
Abstract
) and fast response time (~10 s). As a proof of concept, our sensor can detect the degree of astringency in beverages and fruits using a simple wipe-and-detection method, making a powerful platform for future applications involving humanoid robots and taste monitoring devices.
Topics & Concepts
TongueSalivaPerceptionIonic bondingIonComputer scienceMaterials scienceChemistryMedicinePsychologyNeuroscienceBiochemistryPathologyOrganic chemistryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applicationsAdvanced Chemical Sensor Technologies