Title
Designing a multiaxial extensometric force platform: A manufacturing experience
Date Issued
02 August 2021
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Rodrigues H.A.
Zegarra M.
Sulla-Espinoza E.
Torres-Silva R.
Publisher(s)
MDPI AG
Abstract
Studies that lead to the development of more accessible and low-cost electronic technologies and devices for biomechanical and biomedical analysis applications are becoming increasingly needed. In this work, the development of a multiaxial extensometric force platform will be addressed, aiming to improve the sensitivity and reduce the costs of existing platforms. Additionally, this platform can be used for analysis and characterization of flight time and postural characterization of volleyball athletes. As a result, a functional and easily produced prototype was created, due to the processes used (final cost of the developed platform—USD$100). The interfaces of visualization and analysis of the device functions were designed in LabView. The purpose of the experiments is to perform flight analysis of athletes, and all functions designed for the platform strength and endurance are focused on that same purpose. The prototype’s functions were evaluated by applying loads from 700 to 1000 N (Newtons) and its future integration with other instruments such as the surface electromyography (EMG) and an electrocardiogram (ECG) is expected to form an instrument kit that improves the characterization of studies of balance, strength and muscular endurance.
Volume
10
Issue
16
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Biotecnología relacionada con la salud
Ingeniería de sistemas y comunicaciones
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85112628971
Source
Electronics (Switzerland)
ISSN of the container
20799292
Sponsor(s)
This research was supported by Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa through research funding, the project “Think Health—Desarrollo de un kit de Instrumentos Biomédicos para centros de atención Básica de Salud y de auxilio al estudio de enfermedades crónicas y congénitas”. Contract Nro. IBA-IB-44-2020-UNSA.
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