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Open-Source Strain Gauge System for Monitoring Pressure Distribution of Runner's Feet.

ABSTRACT: The objective of the research presented in this paper was to provide a novel open-source strain gauge system that shall enable the measurement of the pressure of a runner's feet on the ground and the presentation of the results of that measurement to the user. The system based on electronic shoe inserts with 16 built-in pressure sensors laminated in a transparent film was created, consisting of two parts: a mobile application and a wearable device. The developed system provides a number of advantages in comparison with existing solutions, including no need for calibration, an accurate and frequent measurement of pressure distribution, placement of electronics on the outside of a shoe, low cost, and an open-source approach to encourage enhancements and open collaboration.

SUBMITTER: Kromolowska K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9959378 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Open-Source Strain Gauge System for Monitoring Pressure Distribution of Runner's Feet.

Kromołowska Klaudia K Kluza Krzysztof K Kańtoch Eliasz E Sulikowski Piotr P

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) 20230219 4

The objective of the research presented in this paper was to provide a novel open-source strain gauge system that shall enable the measurement of the pressure of a runner's feet on the ground and the presentation of the results of that measurement to the user. The system based on electronic shoe inserts with 16 built-in pressure sensors laminated in a transparent film was created, consisting of two parts: a mobile application and a wearable device. The developed system provides a number of advan ...[more]

PMID: 36850921

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