Simulation of a sensor array for multiparameter measurements at the prosthetic limb interface

Gabriel I. Rowe; Alexander V. Mamishev

doi:10.1117/12.539614

21 July 2004 Simulation of a sensor array for multiparameter measurements at the prosthetic limb interface

Gabriel I. Rowe, Alexander V. Mamishev

Proceedings Volume 5394, Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539614
Event: NDE for Health Monitoring and Diagnostics, 2004, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Sensitive skin is a highly desired device for biomechanical devices, wearable computing, human-computer interfaces, exoskeletons, and, most pertinent to this paper, for lower limb prosthetics. The measurement of shear stress is very important because shear effects are key factors in developing surface abrasions and pressure sores in paraplegics and users of prosthetic/orthotic devices. A single element of a sensitive skin is simulated and characterized in this paper. Conventional tactile sensors are designed for measurement of the normal stress only, which is inadequate for comprehensive assessment of surface contact conditions. The sensitive skin discussed here is a flexible array capable of sensing shear and normal forces, as well as humidity and temperature on each element.

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Gabriel I. Rowe and Alexander V. Mamishev "Simulation of a sensor array for multiparameter measurements at the prosthetic limb interface", Proc. SPIE 5394, Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III, (21 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539614

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