Advances in engineering have led to smarter medical devices, improved consistency among practitioners, and faster recovery time for patients. Force feedback is a crucial component in these advances and is made possible by thin, flexible, tactile force sensors. 

This article in the February 2016 issue of Medical Design Briefs, "Thin Film Force Sensors: Changing the Medical Device Design Game," outlines the various force sensor technologies on the market today, and discusses which applications and devices can benefit the most from thin film force sensors. Tactile force sensors are particularly valuable in products like infusion pumps, prosthetics, and shoe insoles, as well as in delicate applications like robotic surgery.

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