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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Sensor Technology
    • Wearable Devices

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of foot loading is crucial for understanding human locomotion.
    • Existing sensors may not capture both shear and orthogonal forces simultaneously.
    • Wearable solutions are needed for in-situ biomechanical analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the design and calibration of a novel wearable sensor.
    • To enable simultaneous measurement of shear and orthogonal forces.
    • To assess the sensor's utility for in-situ foot loading analysis during ambulation.

    Main Methods:

    • A planar shear sensor utilizing inductive coupling between a target and adjacent coils was developed.
    • The sensor design incorporates geometrically shaped and scaled sense coils.
    • Calibration methods for the wearable sensor were investigated.

    Main Results:

    • The developed sensor successfully measures both shear and orthogonal forces.
    • The sensor's design allows for the detection of lateral movement via changes in inductive coupling.
    • Calibration procedures were established for accurate force measurement.

    Conclusions:

    • The wearable sensor provides a new method for simultaneous shear and orthogonal force measurement.
    • This technology can be applied to measure in-situ foot loading during ambulation.
    • Potential applications include biomechanical analysis, exoskeleton development, and balance rehabilitation.