Applications for PPS sensors & Technology
PPS tactile pressure sensors measure contact forces and pressure distribution, turning physical interaction into usable data. Engineers, designers, and researchers use PPS systems to understand how forces behave in real-world conditions. PPS offers both pre-defined sensing solutions and custom options to support established applications as well as advanced R&D work.
Body Pressure Mapping
Quantify how pressure is distributed between the human body and support surfaces. This application is crucial for comfort and ergonomic assessment in product design, clinical evaluation, and wearable testing. PPS pressure mapping solutions deliver repeatable, high-resolution data that helps teams optimize cushioning, posture support, and fit for consumer goods, medical devices, and performance gear.
Medical Devices
We have been an innovator and partner to numerous successful medical projects over the past 25 years. Our patented technology enables new possibilities in the medical space, and our team has the experience and expertise to effectively integrate tactile sensing for breakthroughs in medical advancement.
Semiconductor and Spray
Our tactile sensing technology has allowed semiconductor manufacturers to improve tolerances in manufacturing and produce wafers with more precision and accuracy. This application of low-pressure sensors has fuelled products that optimize semiconductor polishing disk pressures while significantly reducing tilt errors. The ultra-low-pressure sensitivity of the Spray Sensor allows for precision measurement, testing, and refinement of cleaning sprays, aerosol nozzles, and any other application involving low pressure or pattern distribution.
Robotics — Enabling Sense of Touch
PPS tactile sensors provide robots with reliable, high-resolution touch feedback. Integrated into robotic grippers, humanoid hands, or manipulators, PPS RoboTact sensors enable accurate detection of contact forces and pressure distribution in real time.
This tactile feedback supports safer interaction, improved dexterity, and more intelligent manipulation strategies.
Aerodynamics
PPS aerodynamic sensing solutions, such as conformable pressure strips, enable surface pressure measurement without the complexity of traditional wind tunnel instrumentation. Lightweight and flexible, these AeroStrip sensors can be applied directly to curved or moving surfaces.
They provide high-resolution pressure distribution data for airflow analysis, CFD validation, and aerodynamic optimisation in real-world conditions.
Custom Development
Many applications require more than an off-the-shelf solution. PPS specialises in custom tactile sensor development, working closely with customers from early concept through integration and validation.
Sensors can be tailored in geometry, pressure range, resolution, and electronics to meet specific mechanical and system-level requirements.
Key benefits
Bespoke sensor designs and layouts
Mechanical, electrical, and software integration support
Scalable solutions from prototype to production