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Improving the electronics of a robotic stand for wound care monitoring
Liebe, M.A. (2025) Improving the electronics of a robotic stand for wound care monitoring.
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| Abstract: | This graduation project addresses the electronic limitations of a robotic stand designed for automated wound care monitoring in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The primary purpose was to enhance the integration, manufacturing, safety, and functionality of the device’s hardware. Through a structured design process involving background research, ideation and detailed specifications, the project proposes an extensive overhaul of the electronics of the existing prototype. Key improvements include transitioning from primitive point-to-point wiring and development modules to integrated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs with embedded sensors, significantly improving component integration and manufacturability. The design also includes new functionality, such as an onboard power storage solution with USB Type-C power delivery, an emergency stop mechanism, an LED drive circuit and preparations for a user interface. While theoretical designs and schematics were developed, the physical prototype was not realised due to a lack of time, which led to mostly qualitative evaluation. The proposed designs successfully meet most established user and design requirements. Although these designs will still require practical verification, they lay a strong theoretical foundation for a more capable and integrated wound monitoring device that could help DFU patients worldwide |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 53 electrotechnology |
| Programme: | Creative Technology BSc (50447) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107797 |
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