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3D‐Printed Piezo‐Resistive Sensors for Joint Angle Measurement in Wearable Robotics and Sports Applications
Montes Jiménez, Paula (2025) 3D‐Printed Piezo‐Resistive Sensors for Joint Angle Measurement in Wearable Robotics and Sports Applications.
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| Abstract: | Wearable sensors are essential for monitoring human movement, with soft piezoresistive sensors standing out due to their easy fabrication and integration. However, challenges such as hysteresis, noise, and limited readability often compromise their effectiveness. This study focuses on optimizing sensor design to address these issues. Conductive TPU-based sensors were fabricated using 3D printing and subjected to controlled mechanical and electrical testing. The results demonstrate that specific geometric designs significantly improve readability, response consistency, and strain sensitivity. Human tests further validated the sensors' reliability in tracking joint angles and body movements. These findings highlight the importance of design tailoring in enhancing sensor readability and underscore the potential of combining innovative design with 3D printing to develop advanced, flexible wearable sensors for biomedical and sports applications. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Programme: | Biomedical Engineering MSc (66226) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106136 |
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