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Alessandro Tognetti1, Federico Lorussi, Mario Tesconi
1Faculty of Engineering, Interdepartmental Research Center E. Piaggio, University of Pisa, Via Diotisalvi 2, Pisa, Italy,
Summary
This study presents innovative sensing garments for precise body kinematics monitoring. These wearable sensors aid in rehabilitation by accurately capturing posture and upper limb movements.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Wearable Technology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Accurate monitoring of body kinematics is crucial for biological and technical fields.
- Understanding posture and movement is particularly vital for rehabilitation applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design, develop, and realize advanced sensing garments for kinematic monitoring.
- To characterize novel, comfortable, and deployable sensors for posture and movement data acquisition.
Main Methods:
- Integration of conductive elastomer (CE) sensors with piezoresistive properties directly into Lycra fabrics.
- Development of an upper limb kinesthetic garment (ULKG) for shoulder, elbow, and wrist movement reconstruction.
- Creation of a kinesthetic glove for hand posture and gesture detection.
Main Results:
- Successfully developed and characterized CE sensors integrated into flexible substrates for strain sensing.
- Demonstrated the capability of the ULKG to reconstruct upper limb joint movements.
- Validated the kinesthetic glove for accurate hand posture and gesture detection.
Conclusions:
- Sensing garments utilizing integrated CE sensors offer a viable solution for precise body kinematics monitoring.
- These wearable technologies hold significant potential for enhancing rehabilitation therapies and human-computer interaction.