Title :
Enhanced durability FBG-based sensor pads for biomedical applications as human-machine interface surfaces
Author :
Kanellos, G.T. ; Tsiokos, D. ; Pleros, N. ; Childs, P. ; Pissadakis, Stavros
Author_Institution :
Centre for Res. & Technol. Hellas, Inf. & telematics Inst., Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract :
We present pressure FBG-based sensor pads that exhibit enhanced durability and are suitable for application in human-machine interface surfaces for rehabilitation and biomechanics applications, such as medical beds, wheelchairs and amputee sockets.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; biomechanics; biomedical equipment; biosensors; durability; fibre optic sensors; man-machine systems; patient rehabilitation; FBG-based sensor pads; amputee sockets; biomechanics; biomedical applications; human-machine interface surfaces; medical beds; patient rehabilitation; wheelchairs; Fiber gratings; Fiber lasers; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Polymers; Sensitivity;
Conference_Titel :
BioPhotonics, 2011 International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Parma
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9836-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9835-2
DOI :
10.1109/IWBP.2011.5954848
