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The Hand Grip ForceMapTM System

Journal Name:

  • International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations

Publication Year:

  • 2012

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Abstract (2. Language): 
A grip force measurement system is described consisting of a method and transducer for assessing the complex grip capability/capacity of the hand. The grip force system includes a grip force transducer including a high-resolution tactile array adapted to produce a high-resolution grip force signal. A signal conditioning module conditions the high-resolution grip force signal inputting grip force data to a processing device. The processing device processes, analyzes and outputs the grip force data. A display provides images of contact force distribution of individual finger function relative to entire hand function. The grip force transducer includes a high-resolution tactile sensor wherein the greatest distance between adjacent pressure sensing nodes is in the range of 1.0 mm to 10.0 mm.
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  • English

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