Installed behind non-conductive materials such as wood, stone, leather, fabric, and resin, ZINNSIA is an ultra-high-sensitivity capacitive sensor that enables touch and gesture controls, including swiping and double-tapping. By enabling the material itself to function as a touch-sensitive interface, ZINNSIA enables seamlessly integrated user interfaces that are difficult to achieve with conventional switches and touch panels. It supports a wide range of applications, including residential equipment, interior furnishings, automotive interiors, amusement systems, interactive exhibits, and robotics.
An innovative interface that redefines conventional switches and touch panels. By enabling touch interaction through a wide range of materials and surface thicknesses, ZINNSIA creates intuitive and engaging user experiences that were previously difficult to achieve.
By enabling the material itself to function as an interface, ZINNSIA eliminates the need for exposed physical buttons, allowing for flat, seamless surfaces and greater design flexibility.
ZINNSIA enables operation with a light touch, eliminating the need to firmly press a physical ON/OFF switch. The interface surface can also incorporate tactile features, such as raised or recessed areas, enabling intuitive operation without relying on visual cues.
Compatible materials:
Wood /
Marble /
Gypsum Board /
ABS resin /
PP (polypropylene)
Urethane /
Fabric /
Leather /
Other
You can watch ZINNSIA in action in this video.
Supports a wide range of insulating materials, including wood, stone, and plastic.
Sensing is possible simply by placing the sheet-type sensor beneath the target object.
Supports a variety of shapes, interaction methods, and gesture inputs.
ZINNSIA can be used across a wide range of applications, including education, home appliances and fixtures, entertainment, robotics, and logistics. With highly sensitive proximity and touch detection, ZINNSIA enables intuitive user interfaces and innovative sensing solutions that are difficult to achieve with conventional switches and sensors.
Touch and proximity sensing technology enables interactive digital learning materials, museum exhibits, and science center installations. Its intuitive, responsive operation helps create engaging experiences that enhance learning effectiveness.
Enables touch interfaces for home appliances, light switches, and furniture controls. Its high-sensitivity capacitive sensing technology detects touch through materials such as wood, stone, and plastics, enabling sleek, seamless designs without compromising usability.
Enables intuitive touch interfaces for fitness equipment, arcade games, and interactive entertainment systems. With high durability and reliable sensing performance, it is ideal for environments that require frequent and repeated user interaction.
Enables interactive experiences for commercial facilities, exhibitions, and theme parks. Touch and proximity sensing technology detects visitor interactions and seamlessly integrates with lighting, video, and audio systems to create immersive environments.
Enables proximity and touch sensing for service robots and physical AI systems. Compatible with flexible materials and complex surfaces, it supports safer human-robot interaction and advanced sensing applications.
Enables object presence detection, proximity sensing, and inventory monitoring for logistics equipment, smart shelving, and warehouse management systems. It contributes to more efficient logistics processes and advanced inventory management through real-time sensing capabilities.
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| Product name | ZINNSIA-FULL | ZINNSIA-MINI |
|---|---|---|
| Intended applications | Amusement machines, interactive exhibits, and event installations | Control panels, lighting switches, and embedded systems |
| Key Features | High sensitivity, low noise high accuracy, fast response |
Compact size, low power consumption |
| Components | FPC sensor board + controller board | PCB sensor (S/M) + controller board |
| Detection Method | Capacitive sensing | Capacitive sensing |
| Channels | Up to 63 channels | Up to 18 channels |
| Interface | USB (CDC / HID) | USB (USB-UART), I²C, SPI (planned) |
| Power Supply | 5 V (USB) | 3.7 V to 5 V |
| Detection Range |
Presence detection: approx. 100 mm Position detection: approx. 50 mm *Measured with a 7-inch FPC sensor |
Presence detection: approx. 30 mm Presence detection (peripheral sensor): approx. 60 mm Position detection: approx. 15 mm *Measured with PCB Sensor M |
| Scan Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 800 mW | Approx. 60 mW |
| Dimensions |
Controller board: 30 × 200 mm 7-inch FPC sensor: 158 × 104 mm |
Controller board: 47 × 62 mm PCB Sensor S: 47 × 94.9 mm PCB Sensor M: 155 × 113.5 mm |
Applications
Amusement machines, interactive exhibits, and event installations
Channels
Up to 63 channels
Interface
USB (CDC / HID)
Detection Range
Presence: approx. 100 mm
Position: approx. 50 mm
Power Consumption
Approx. 800 mW
Applications
Control panels, lighting switches, and embedded systems
Channels
Up to 18 channels
Interface
USB (USB-UART), I²C, SPI (planned)
Detection Range
Presence: approx. 30 mm
Peripheral sensor: approx. 60 mm
Position: approx. 15 mm
Power Consumption
Approx. 60 mW
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Explore the capabilities of ZINNSIA's touch and slide sensors with this sample kit demonstration. Learn how capacitive sensing can be used to build responsive and intuitive user interfaces through LED on/off and dimming control.
This touch-interface demo uses non-conductive materials such as wood, stone, glass, and resin as operating surfaces.
This interactive sensing demo uses a living plant as a touch-sensitive switch.
This demo integrates sensors beneath leather or fabric surfaces, enabling a touch-based UI while preserving the original design aesthetic.
This demo turns the entire housing into a touch sensor, enabling multi-touch and proximity detection.
This demo showcases reliable touch operation in wet environments, including exposure to running water and water droplets.
Published: September 2025
ZINNSIA was featured in an interactive flower installation at EXPO 2025 Osaka, allowing visitors to trigger multilingual greetings by touching real flowers.
The installation transformed real flowers into interactive sensors using ZINNSIA's high-sensitivity capacitive sensing technology. By detecting capacitance changes through the moisture contained in plants, the system could recognize touch and trigger audio responses. Visitors were able to interact naturally with the flowers and hear greetings in various languages, creating an engaging and memorable experience. The project demonstrated how everyday objects and natural materials can become intuitive user interfaces.
Interactive Flower Installation
Visitor Experience
Published: May 2025
ZINNSIA enabled a unique hidden-door solution where a wooden object functions as the key to unlock a concealed entrance.
By embedding ZINNSIA behind furniture materials, a decorative wooden object placed on a shelf can act as an intuitive touch switch. Touching the object unlocks a hidden door without exposing any visible buttons or sensors. The project demonstrates how ZINNSIA can seamlessly integrate sensing functionality into interior spaces while preserving aesthetic design. Designers gain greater freedom to create interactive environments without compromising the appearance of natural materials.
Published: May 2025
A wooden interactive table combining light, sound, and touch sensing to create engaging sensory experiences.
ZINNSIA was integrated into a wooden table that responds to touch with dynamic lighting and audio feedback. The system preserves the warmth and natural appearance of wood while adding advanced sensing functionality. The project highlights how touch sensing can be embedded into natural materials to create intuitive and immersive user experiences. It also demonstrates the flexibility of ZINNSIA for educational, exhibition, and interactive product applications.
A. ZINNSIA is a capacitive touch sensor that operates on the same principle as a smartphone touch panel. Compared with conventional capacitive sensors, it is more sensitive and can detect touch even through thick materials.
A. Yes, it can operate even while wearing gloves. Depending on the conditions, touch detection is also possible when water droplets are present or in running-water environments.
A. Yes, it can be installed. In addition to standard sensors, we can also support custom designs for complex shapes such as plush toys and figurines. Please contact us for more details.
A. If a sensor sheet is placed beneath a conductive material such as metal, the entire conductor may be recognized as a single touch area, which may prevent the intended operation from being achieved. If conductive materials are nearby, feasibility depends on the structure and placement conditions. Please contact us for more details.
A. Yes, it is possible. In addition to tap, long tap, double tap, and swipe, actions such as knocking, poking, and stroking can also be determined based on sensor output. Gesture recognition processing is typically implemented in the customer host-side application. Simultaneous multi-touch detection is also possible by ensuring sufficient spacing between detection positions.
A. Evaluation samples include a monitoring application. Sample connection code for C#, Python, and embedded development is also available.
A. You can obtain signal values showing the strength of each channel as well as the coordinates (X, Y, Z) when a finger is detected.
A. ZINNSIA FULL can be used with terminals that support CDC/HID standard serial communication. ZINNSIA MINI can be used with USB (UART conversion) or with I2C/SPI compatible microcontrollers.
A. Yes, custom sensor design is possible according to your product specifications and installation conditions. Please contact us for more details.
A. Yes, within the scope of our capabilities, we also accept inquiries for production projects that incorporate ZINNSIA. Please contact us for more details.
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