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  • Pressure sensing at the body-device interface is crucial for evaluating assistive device fit and function during activities like walking and running.
  • The dynamic performance characteristics of different pressure sensor configurations remain incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of clinically relevant setup configurations on two common thin-film pressure sensors.
  • To analyze the effects of loading areas, interfacing elements (pucks), and calibration methods on sensor performance.

Main Methods:

  • A custom universal testing machine simulated dynamic, mobility-relevant loads at the body-device interface.
  • Sensor performance was assessed by evaluating accuracy and hysteresis under various conditions.

Main Results:

  • Sensor calibration significantly influences performance, though an elastomeric loading puck mitigates these differences.
  • Both tested sensors demonstrated comparable dynamic performance, aligning with manufacturer specifications and prior static/quasi-static studies.
  • Static and quasi-static testing methods appear sufficient for representing sensor performance under mobility-relevant conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Static testing can effectively predict pressure sensor performance for assistive devices during dynamic activities, simplifying clinical verification.
  • The use of a load puck is recommended for optimizing sensor performance during dynamic testing scenarios.
  • These findings reduce the burden of dynamic performance verification for clinical applications of pressure sensors.