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15. An episode during the pedar insole testing
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After
two months with 280, 000 load cycles, we feared that the
pedar insole was damaged but further analysis showed that
the testing device wore out instead. After repair of the
hydraulic cylinder, greater load cycles can now be applied
much to our delight. Please click on the following image
to see the insole testing video.
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The new pliance-tool hand sensor (April.28.2003)
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The
new pliance-tool hand sensors, developed for a European
project, optimize adaptation to complex 3d surfaces such
as tool grips. Multiple sensor arrays are used to cover
the hand with each array specifically designed for its
hand location.
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novel provides technology to the
US Speed Skating team! (April.22.2003) |
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The
Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) of Salt Lake City
recently performed a study examining kinetic and kinematic
aspects of long track speed skating. In-skate pressures
and forces were recorded using a pedar insole pressure
system.These data were collected simultaneously with a
3D motion capture system.
To collect in-skate pressures and forces, each Olympic
skater was instrumented with a pair of pedar insoles and
a telemetry (wireless) transmitter/receiver.Data collection
began at the start position and continued until the skater
completed just over one lap.The telemetered novel system
delivered data at 50 Hz to a laptop computer while the
skater circled the 400 meter oval at speeds over 15 m/s.
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pressure and force data were synchronized with the motion
capture data.Together, these data can provide valuable
information about athletic performance.The Orthopedic
Specialty Hospital’s objective is to provide individual
skater profiles that correlate 3D kinematics with in-skate
pressure and force recordings.Analysis of these data will
be used
to develop a real-time testing and training tool for US
Speed Skating coaches and athletes.
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New pedar system - small, fast and light! (April.11.2003) |
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Technical
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Dimensions (mm)
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150
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Weight
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400
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Number
of sensors (max)
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256
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Measurement
frequency
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20,000
sensors/second
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Storage
type
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8MB
flash internal
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Computer
interface
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Fiber
optic/ USB and Bluetooth
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Operating
system
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Windows
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Sync
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fiber
optic/ TTL, in and out
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Power
supply
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Li
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The
new pedar-x system is faster and lighter than any other
pedar system currently offered! It contains 8 MB of built-in
memory for internal data storage, and can work with a
built-in Bluetooth® telemetry. With a scanning speed
of 20,000 sensors per second the pedar-x can collect dynamic
insole measurements from both feet with a frame rate of
100 Hz. Available Sept. 2003 |
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New pliance RLS socket sensor system(April.11.2003)
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The
new pliance RLS socket sensor system provides a quantification
of the level of pressure at the residual limb/socket interface
during static and dynamic movements. Please click on the
above image to see the DivX video file.(download DivX
software here
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new player software
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With
the new novel player software one can not only synchronize
pressure, video and EMG but also overlay video and dynamic
parameter analysis as seen in the above and following
examples. Please click on the above images to see the
dynamic overlay of a pressure measurement in an DivX
file. (Download DivX software here
for free in order to view the video)
Additional
features include
1. Drawing of an angle over the video (e.g. to measure
a joint angle) and the 'tracking' of the angle as the
video plays.
2. Drawing of any static object over the video (e.g. a
rectangle to mark a start body position). The object stays
static as the video moves allowing for a comparision of
how much movement occurs during the event.
3. The pressure picture can be viewed in 3D format.
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Insole testing with the new pedar system |
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The new bike saddle sensor test performed recently! (March.15.2003)
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The
new bicycle saddle sensor tested recently! A new sensor
matrix has been developed in order to measure the pressure
distribution at the interface between the bicycle saddle
and rider. As a result of design technology and material
selection, the bike saddle tailors ideally to the shape
of almost any saddle. Click here
to see the schematic drawing of the new sensor mat.
During the testing, the new bike saddle sensor and the
pedar insoles were synchronized together with video as
shown in the following image. During the tesing the new
bike saddle sensor and the pedar insoles were synchronized.
The bicycle saddle sensor has been developed for NIOSH
(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health).
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Platform
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click on the above image to see the video in an
DivX file |
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New emed system-
large, fast and accurate! (March.11.2003) |
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The
new emed system represents state of the art in pressure
distribution measurement technology.
A large platform size( 50 cm x 30 cm), high local resolution
(4sensors/cm²) and high scanning speed (100/400 Hz)
are combined together with the well-known accuracy of
all novel systems. It represents the best technology has
to offer in pressure distribution measurement today. Please
view more information about the new emed-X system here. |
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Bluetooth™telemetry
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All
pedar systems now function with Bluetooth™
telemetry systems. This allows the user to monitor the
subject's activity on the computer during all kinds of
movements while the subject remains completely free from
the computer. The system is a perfect tool for teaching
patients and collecting mobile data. Bluetooth™
is the new international standard for wireless communication.
For further information on the new pedar system, please
click here. |
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pedar-pda (March.11.2003)
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The
pedar-pda system functions with a handheld personal digital
assistant (PDA or Pocket PC). Compatible with various
PDA’s to provide extreme mobility; the pedar-pda
software operates as an MS-pocket PC 2002 application.
pedar-pda data collection and presentation are performed
with the handheld. Additional functions such as sensor
calibration and data analysis are completed on a PC. When
the handheld is connected to the pedar, the PDA controls
the pedar system.
After
measurement, the dynamic roll-over process as well as
the individual pressure values of each sensor can be viewed
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novel in ´Explosiv-Weekend´ on RTL!
(Jan.28.2003) |
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How
would you like to see the effect of wearing high heels
on your feet? RTL, a public television station with
a viewing area covering Germany, joined the novel Munich
office in producing a film segment about the effects
of high-heeled shoes and other footwear on the feet.
The novel emed pressure platform and pedar inshoe pressure
systems were used for the testing conducted on Wednesday
January 9, 2003 in the novel Munich office. Some examples
of the footwear tested can be seen below. The segment
was produced to give the public valuable information
about considering the health of their feet when choosing
footwear. The feature will be aired sometime this week
in the 'Explosiv-Weekend' program.
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novel is currently surfing on the sea all around the world! |
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Watch
out! You might bump into our logo if you hang around for
a while on the sea. Find out more about Tornado
sailing (www.segel.de/tornado)
 
 
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Successful Hosting of VIII emed scientific meeting 2002 |
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The
VIII emed scientific meeting successfully took place in
Kananaskis, Canada, from July 31st to August 3rd, 2002!
Located just 45 minutes from the venue of the IV World
Congress of Biomechanics in Calgary, this meeting provided
a specialized forum for research in the area of pressure
distribution analysis. For further information, please
click here. To
have a look at the photo gallery, please click here.
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