Spacesuit Glove Cut/Damage Warning System

Current spacesuit gloves used by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have sustained cuts during extravehicular activities (EVAs) due to sharp edges and burrs, possibly on damaged ISS handrails. A warning system in the glove would aid in identifying the location of sharp objects and the extent of damage to the glove. This work investigated various e-textile and flexible circuit technologies to determine the best ones for creating a glove cut/damage warning system for integration into a spacesuit glove.