Transferring electronic signal (or lack thereof) into mechanical effect

[Sjuan]

Hi,

I need a little help trying to determine the possibility of incorporating touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass. My question is as follows:

Is it possible to incorporate touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass where the absence of touch and/or lack of motion could cause a mechanical reaction?

If there is a way to accomplish this, by what process is this achieved? How does the lack of the presence of these electronic signals translate into a mechanical reaction?

I am curious as to whether it is indeed possible for the lack of these signals to produce a mechanical effect. I'm intrigued to know whether touch and motion sensor technology is capable in materials such as silicon, plastic, or rubber.

I would truly appreciate any insight and thank you for your time! :)

 

[Simon Bridge]

Hi,

I need a little help trying to determine the possibility of incorporating touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass. My question is as follows:

Is it possible to incorporate touch and motion sensor technology in material like rubber, plastic or glass where the absence of touch and/or lack of motion could cause a mechanical reaction?

Yes.

If there is a way to accomplish this, by what process is this achieved? How does the lack of the presence of these electronic signals translate into a mechanical reaction?

Same way as a normally-closed switch.