@inproceedings{151c67e481724b01bee32fbb0ac03c21,
title = "MEMS actuator for splinter-like skin penetration in glucose-sensing applications: Design and demonstration",
abstract = "This paper discusses the design of a new actuator mechanism for the e-Mosquito, an autonomous wearable blood glucose monitoring system with autonomous insertion of single-use needles. The actuator converts tensile force from a contracting shape memory alloy wire into non-linear extension of a needle from a casing and allows both needle and casing to be replaced. It has fewer disposable parts, no fixed rotating elements, and reduced thickness. In vitro tests demonstrate that a prototype of the mechanism is capable of driving a 28-gauge lancet needle with sufficient initial force to enter the skin, and to penetrate to a maximal depth of 1.5 mm in pig skin. This opens the way for further miniaturization of the system.",
keywords = "actuator, glucose, needle, skin, wearable",
author = "Berka, {Martin J.} and Orly Yadid-Pecht and Mintchev, {Martin P.} and Gang Wang",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 15th IEEE Sensors Conference, SENSORS 2016 ; Conference date: 30-10-2016 Through 02-11-2016",
year = "2017",
month = jan,
day = "5",
doi = "10.1109/ICSENS.2016.7808549",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of IEEE Sensors",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "IEEE Sensors, SENSORS 2016 - Proceedings",
address = "United States",
}