Wearable device for detecting flat feet and high arches using pressure sensors based on graphite

 

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Авторы: Cárdenas Guaraca, Tatiana Dolores, Aucaquizhpi Inga, Kely Thalía, Sarmiento Salamea, Nimrod Isaias, Berrezueta Barrezueta, Katherine Yomara, Perez Muñoz, Angel Andres
Формат: artículo original
Статус:Versión publicada
Дата публикации:2024
Описание:The present study focuses on the design and construction of an innovative device aimed at identifying plantar foot conditions, such as normal, cavus, and flat feet, through the analysis of biosignals. The device was based on two identification methods: the plantar footprint test and the use of a template equipped with digital and analog sensors made of Velostat paper, a material derived from graphite that allows capturing biosignals with high precision. These biosignals were integrated into an Android application, facilitating the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of plantar conditions. The key component of the device was a sensor created with graphite, which functioned as a piezoelectric sensor to acquire and measure the pressure exerted by the foot. Thanks to the sensor’s ability to capture biosignals, it was possible to accurately detect and classify plantar conditions. The device stood out for its low cost and seamless integration with the mobile application, becoming a valuable and accessible tool for the healthcare sector, with the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with foot problems through early detection and timely treatment.
Страна:Portal de Revistas TEC
Институт:Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas TEC
Язык:Inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/7294
Online-ссылка:https://revistas.tec.ac.cr/index.php/tec_marcha/article/view/7294
Ключевое слово:Medical technology
remote sensing
electronic engineering
biomedical research
device
plantar conditions
Android application
Tecnología médica
detector
tecnología electrónica
investigación médica
dispositivo
condiciones plantares
aplicación de Android.