The present invention relates to transducers for converting the spatial
position of an object into an electrical signal, more specific to a novel
position sensor which has advantages of simplicity, long-term stability
and durability. According to the invention, a position sensor comprises
at least one body of an elastomeric material, mounting means for mounting
a first part of the body to a support, and movable means joined to a
second part of the body at a distance from the first part, the movable
means being movable to stretch a third part of the body located between
the mounting means and the movable means. The sensor has opposed first
and second surfaces on the third part, a first electrode on the first
surface, and a second electrode on the second surface.