Micromechanical mapping of articular joint surface during recovery

该项目的重点是开发一种微型机械测试仪，能够在三维上绘制关节和任何其他软性多孔材料的机械、摩擦学和地形特性图。工业合作伙伴希望提高微机械测试仪的灵敏度，以便能够检测并可能跟踪创伤后关节的恢复。这项研究将使拥有设计知识的工业合作伙伴将来将微机械测试仪应用到他们目前可用的产品中。

This project focuses on the development of a micromechanical testeer able to map in three dimensions the mechanical, tribological and topographical properties of articular joints and any other soft porous material. The industrial partner wants to improve the sensitivity of the micromechanical tester in order to be able to detect and possibly follow articular joints recovery after a traumatic injury. This research will allow the industrial partner with design knowledge for future implementation of the micromechanical tester into their currently available products.