Video-Assisted Intubation Assessed Using Force Sensors Background: In difficult intubation situations, there is a risk of damage to soft tissues of the mouth and to the patient’s maxillary incisors. Modern video laryngoscopes provide an easier view of the area of the larynx where the vocal cords are...

Infusion Pump Blockage Notification Using Force Sensors Background: Automated, wearable pump systems continuously deliver vital drugs to the user. A crucial design consideration for such devices is a sensor that will detect life-threatening blockages in the system and alert the user in time to take...

In Physical Therapy, Too Much Force Can Be Dangerous The amount of force applied by physical therapists in manual therapy techniques and evaluations is important. However, it can vary greatly among practitioners (as much as 500%) and can, at times, reach potentially dangerous levels. Therefore...

Force Sensitive System Helps the Speech-Impaired The Challenge: Effective communication is a difficulty faced by many people who have impaired speech along with a lack of hand control, which prevents them from writing or typing. The Solution: A team of students from Singapore Polytechnic and...

Force Sensing Incorporated into MammaCare® PAD System Background: MammaCare is the recognized medical and scientific standard for clinical breast examination efficiency. Developed with the support of the National Cancer Institute, this training platform is used in the US and Europe to teach health...

FlexiForce™ Sensors Used in iShoe Background: Annually, nearly 300,000 Americans suffer hip fractures after a fall, and an average of 24% of hip-fracture patients aged 50 and over die in the year following their fracture, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. An MIT graduate student...

Force Sensitive Bed Monitoring for the Elderly Background: As force sensing technology continues to evolve, so can the quality of life for elderly people and their families. A group at Massey University's School of Engineering and Advanced Technology recently investigated the feasibility of...

Sensors Measure the Force of CPR Compressions Challenge: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique practiced by millions of people each year. Chest compression, sometimes referred to as artificial circulation, is done by pumping the chest to circulate oxygenated blood throughout...