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...

Force Sensor Embedded in Golf Training Device When the makers of ShotWatch (Grip & Rip Technology), were seeking a thin, economical, repeatable and reliable force sensor to incorporate into their golf-training device, they found Tekscan. Once they incorporated a FlexiForce™ sensor into their...

Haptic Interface Force Sensing Background: In a haptic interface, the human subject interacts with a virtual display which he or she can modify based on visual, tactile, or kinesthetic feedback. In haptics applications, a properly-fitting mechanism is required to allow the user to push, squeeze, or...

Help re-align the lower limb & maintain optimal posture Using the MatScan™ pressure mat to assess plantar pressure, weight distribution and Center of Force (CoF) while the patient is standing or performing knee flexions helps identify muscle balance and lower limb alignment. The physiological method...

Force Sensitive System Helps the Speech-Impaired The Challenge: Effective communication is a difficulty faced by many people who have impaired speech along with a lack of hand control, which prevents them from writing or typing. The Solution: A team of students from Singapore Polytechnic and...

Force Sensing Incorporated into MammaCare ® PAD System Background: MammaCare is the recognized medical and scientific standard for clinical breast examination efficiency. Developed with the support of the National Cancer Institute, this training platform is used in the US and Europe to teach health...

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...

Force Sensitive Bed Monitoring for the Elderly Background: As force sensing technology continues to evolve, so can the quality of life for elderly people and their families. A group at Massey University's School of Engineering and Advanced Technology recently investigated the feasibility of...

Sensors Measure the Force of CPR Compressions Challenge: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique practiced by millions of people each year. Chest compression, sometimes referred to as artificial circulation, is done by pumping the chest to circulate oxygenated blood throughout...

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...