Abstract
In this paper, we develop a net-structured proximity sensor which detects azimuth angle and elevation angle to an adjacent object without contact. The information is available for various robots to avoid an approach obstacle or to follow with human behavior. First, we propose detection principle of azimuth angle and detection principle of elevation angle. Detection of azimuth angle is realized by arranging two one-dimension net-structured proximity sensor in orthogonalized axes. Detection of elevation angle is realized by arranging two one-dimension net-structured proximity sensor in double-decker ring. Then, we show availability of detection principles by the experiments with the sensor which is constructed based on proposing principles.
