Foot pressure distribution and timing information provide valuable insight on a variety of biomechanical and neurological disorders, as well as aiding in treatment and prevention of wounds caused by high foot pressure. Our systems give you foot pressure insights however you need to collect them -...

Background As motorbike riders control the majority of a bike's functions with their hands (steering, adjusting the throttle, and using the front brake or clutch), hand dexterity performance is crucial for safe riding. Even minor changes to control inputs can cause a rider to lose control of their...

Pressure Sensing Technology in Dr. Scholl's® Custom Fit™ Orthotics Kiosks The Challenge: Dr. Scholl's® wanted to implement a technology that would help customers select their appropriate foot orthotics based on their unique foot pattern. The Solution: Dr. Scholl's partnered with Tekscan, Inc. to...

Force Sensing Used for Manual Trailer Brake Development GHSP, an innovator in the automotive industry for over 50 years, prides itself on developing products with engineering and design that is sleek and innovative. For this reason, GHSP chose the FlexiForce™ force sensor for the Odyssey II. This...

The F-Scan™ Leads to Better Treatment Outcomes in Podiatry Practice Michael DeBrule, DPM Marshall, MN A light bulb moment comes when you suddenly realize something of great importance. Cue up a mental image of a purple cartoon cat with a light bulb above his head who suddenly realizes how to catch a...

How One Podiatrist Uses the F-Scan™ Pressure Mapping System Michael D. Weiss, D.P.M. & Associates St. Louis, MO "You can actually relieve yourself of pain, no matter what age you are, if you have the right diagnosis, right doctor and right technology and I think Dr. Weiss has all of that." - John...

Force Sensor for More Realistic Video Game Braking Background: Most brake pedals for video racing games contain potentiometers to modulate the brakes. This means that the brake pedal must travel a certain distance to register a change in braking level. Real-life race cars have a different braking...

The MatScan™ system was used on athletes at the Special Olympics to find potential problem areas due to increased pressure, off set center of force or other abnormalities. "Fit Feet was founded in 2003 as part of the Healthy Athletes program of Special Olympics. Our mission is to screen athletes...

FlexiForce™ Sensors Used in iShoe Background: Annually, nearly 300,000 Americans suffer hip fractures after a fall, and an average of 24% of hip-fracture patients aged 50 and over die in the year following their fracture, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. An MIT graduate student...

Pressure Mapping Improves Footwear Product Design and Testing! Determine if your product is performing the way you intended with Tekscan's objective, quantifiable pressure data. With Tekscan's sensor technology, you can analyze dynamic or static pressure distribution to enhance your product design...