Pressure sensing mat

A pressure sensing mat comprising:

• a first portion including a first conductive layer contacting a first non-conductive layer, wherein the first non-conductive layer and the first conductive layer define a first set of channels at least partially enclosing a first conductive strip extending in a first direction, wherein the first portion includes a first set of conductive leads and a second set of conductive leads, wherein the first set of conductive leads are disposed in a connecting region of the pressure sensing mat including a peripheral area and a medial area, wherein the first set of conductive leads includes a first conductive lead and a second conductive lead, wherein the first conductive lead has a first length and is disposed in the peripheral area and the second conductive lead has a second length, greater than the first length and is disposed in the medial area;
• a second portion including a second conductive layer contacting a third non-conductive layer, wherein the third non-conductive layer and the second conductive layer define a second set of channels at least partially enclosing a second conductive strip extending in a second direction;
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• an insulative layer disposed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first conductive strip and the second conductive strip form a capacitor configured to provide a capacitance indicative of a pressure applied to the capacitor.