Multi-sensors in a Single Knit for Real World Shoulder Joint Motion Sensing

The shoulder joint is one of the most complex human joints with multiple degrees of freedom. Real world monitoring of shoulder joints has been challenging, requiring multiple external devices that attach onto the user's body or clothing. Here, we report the design, fabrication and characterization of a seamlessly knitted top with 4 strain sensors and interconnects in the form of smart clothing for real world acquisition of shoulder joint angles.Clinical Relevance- This research benefits clinicians by reducing in-person assessments and providing objective quantifiable movement data from complex shoulder joint motions. This method offers an unprecedented opportunity for capturing real world shoulder joint angles with applications in rehabilitation, injury risk assessment, and pre- and post-surgery monitoring.