What is the loadpad?
loadpad for measuring loads and forces between two soft, deformable objects, enables the quantification and analysis of area-distributed forces. When two soft objects are pressed against each other, they deform and the total force is distributed over the contact area. The thin, flexible and stretchable loadpad sensors can adapt to any deformation and are the first system in the world that can measure an area-distributed load with high precision using only a single sensor.
How can loadpad be used?
The measurement of force between soft objects may be necessary in dynamic as well as static or semi-static situations. Applications include a variety of objects as soon as at least one of the objects under investigation is soft and deformable. Since the human body is largely soft and deformable, the loadpad is well suited for measurements on humans or animals. Applications include medical applications, sports applications and ergonomics applications. For example, the loadpad is used in the education and training of doctors and therapists in the field of manual therapy, the measurement of forces under the saddle of horses, forces measurement on the hands while walking with assistive devices, Bicycle saddle optimization, and optimization of any car-door.
What do I get with the loadpad?
The analysis of the force makes it possible to optimize processes and movements. With the help of the software, threshold values can be defined and processes can be trained by means of audio or visual feedback. The software on the smartphone or the tablet allows the display of the force curves and the evaluation according to parameters, following the current state of science.
loadpad key features:
• measure forces between deformable objects with reliable and precise capacitive force sensors • analyze interaction between objects in realtime in various environments • utilize the loadapp smartphone app to visualize the data and to get realtime feedback • customize the measurement by setting force thresholds, pre-defined procedures, and boundary conditions
loadpad applications:
• Rehabilitation: force on crutches • Sports: weight lifting symmetry • Ergonomics: force during pull • Automotive: load protection • Manual therapy: training • Manufacturing: optimization • Medicine: fracture evaluation • Vet. medicine: horseback riding • Industry: IoT
Real-time analysis with loadapp
A detailed analysis can be performed on the data collected by the app by storing it on the device as well as transferring it to a computer. The mobile app displays force over time and allows you to set your thresholds for audio or visual feedback.
