Optimization of a Low-Cost Force Sensor for Spinal Orthosis Applications

• Published in: IEEE transactions on instrumentation and measurement Vol. 62; no. 12; pp. 3243 - 3250
• Main Authors: Evans, Katherine R., Lou, Edmond, Faulkner, Gary
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.12.2013; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Biomechanics; Calibration; compliance; Cost engineering; Drift; Force sensors; Housing; Linearity; Monitors; Orthoses; Reproducibility; Scoliosis; Sensitivity; Sensors; spinal orthosis; Spine; Temperature effects

Force sensors have been reported to be reliable for monitoring spinal orthosis compliance in the treatment of scoliosis. However, the current force sensor used for these compliance monitors has certain limitations and drawbacks. A lower cost force sensor with a 55% larger operating force range was c...