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Therapeutic device force sensor

Therapeutic Force-Feedback Device

Therapeutic Force-Feedback Device Design One company was developing a small force-sensitive physical therapy device aimed at tracking a patient's recovery progress after a specific medical event. Their mission was to empower patients on their journey to recovery by providing an innovative, user...

Strain Gauge Alternatives
eBook

Strain Gauge Alternative

Strain gauges and FlexiForce sensors are resistance based technologies available in a variety of shapes and sizes. FlexiForce sensors provide a flexible, paper-thin solution at only 0.008" (0.2mm) thick. Download a free eBook from Machine Design.

FlexiForce force sensor showing flexibility
eBook

FlexiForce Sensors Vs. MEMS Technology

FlexiForce force sensors are a cost-effective MEMS alternative for sleeker, smaller designs. These thin, flexible, easy-to-integrate sensors are available off-the-shelf or can be customized to meet your specific application requirements. Read our free eBook on the advanta

Load Cell Alternative
eBook

Load Cell Alternatives

Load cells can be bulky, heavy and expensive but FlexiForce load sensors are an unobtrusive and low-cost alternative to load cells. Download this free eBook by Tekscan engineers and Machine Design magazine to learn more about force sensing technologies.

Force Sensors for Design Rev3
eBook

Force Sensors for Design

Download a free e-Book and learn more about selecting a thin, low-power, low-cost force sensor for seamless integration and sleeker designs.

Flexiforce Integration Guides
Datasheets & Guides

FlexiForce Integration Resources

A single registration provides access to practical resources from the FlexiForce Sensor Integration Knowledge Base

Embedding Higher Standards in Arthritis Diagnosis

Background Many rheumatologists perform joint assessments by manually exerting pressure on an area with their thumb or two index fingers to elicit a response. It is generally assumed that fingers will "blanch" at around 4 kg/cm 2 of force, which is then used as a benchmark for the physician to...

IoT video
Video

Embedded FlexiForce Sensors Make IoT Devices Smarter

How can embedding tactile force sensors make your IoT product smarter? See for yourself in just one minute!

Hansen Disease Glove Diagram

A Force Feedback Glove for Hansen Disease Patients

Force Feedback Glove as Rehabilitation Solution Background: Over the past few years the World Health Organization has been nearing its goal to eliminate Hansen disease1 (also known as leprosy). Since most research and efforts related to the disease have been focused on prevention and discovering a...

medical design briefs article
Articles & Research

Thin Film Force Sensors: Changing the Medical Device Design Game

Advances in engineering have led to smarter medical devices, improved consistency among practitioners, and faster recovery time for patients. Force feedback is a crucial component in these advances and is made possible by thin, flexible, tactile force sensors.