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Assess Pressure & Force Applied to the Hands with the Grip™ System
The Grip™ System measures and evaluates static and dynamic pressures experienced by the hands from grasping objects. The Grip system uses a thin, high-resolution, tactile pressure sensor that can be used directly on a hand or built into a glove. With the Grip system, you can:
- Determine required forces needed to grasp or open an object
- Identify peak pressures areas on the hand and fingers during various gripping activities and maneuvers
- Simultaneously measure both the left and right hands
These systems work together with coaching. USBC hopes that by understanding biomechanics and applying these systems to the sport of bowling, we can give our coaches the most advanced tools to analyze bowlers and help teach athletes of all ability levels.
Paul Ridenour, Research Engineer, United States Bowling Congress
Assess Pressure & Force Applied to an Object with the I-Scan™ System
I-Scan™ pressure and force measurement system, displays and records dynamic and static interface pressure distribution data directly to your PC. The I-Scan system allows you to assess forces applied to an object, allowing you to:
- Identify locations that tend to receive high or low pressures
- Evaluate measurements across a population or demographic segment
- Perform comparative testing between products and designs
TMMK has been using the I-Scan system for the last two years, resulting in over 3,000 push/pull tests. The I-Scan provides our Safety and Engineering team with an accurate measuring device to record push/pull forces on a majority of our parts. The Tekscan system is easy to use and very dependable and has helped to improve our ergonomic initiative.
John Whitaker, Assembly Safety Specialist, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky