I2I Phase 1a application: Ultra-flexible, self-healable and high density pressure sensor array for gait pressure mapping

I2I 1a 阶段应用：超灵活、可自愈、高密度压力传感器阵列，用于步态压力测绘

• 批准号: 566691-2021
• 负责人: Ahamed, Mohammed
• 金额: $ 9.11万
• 依托单位: University of Windsor
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Idea to Innovation
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=728712
• 关键词: I2I; Phase; 1a; application; Ultra

The goal of this I2I Phase I project is to scale up our patent pending flexible pressure sensor device to high-density sensing array for complete gait pressure mapping to attract further investment and possible start-up. Accurate and high precision gait pressure mapping and monitoring is critical for motor performanceanalysis in many applications including gait impairment, orthopedics, sports medicine, tracking and body motion analysis. Gait pressure is strongly associated with various health conditions and a deviation from the baseline could provide important indication of the onset of a disease or disorder. Current non-wearable solutions are accurate however they are bulky, expensive and requires large specialized lab and trainer to operate. Wearable smart in-sole and pressure sensors are less costly however they suffer from, flexibility, accuracy and sensitivity required for disorder diagnostics and treatment monitoring. To address these challenges and demand in the market, we aim to utilize our patent pending (US 16/534547, CA 3051372 andUS 17/005845, CA 3092219) ultra-flexible and sensitive pressure sensor technology that can conformably fit and map the gait pressure distribution. Recently we developed a patent pending pressure sensor manufacturing method that is cost-effective but accurate with repeatable sensing capability. Additionally, the self-healing capabilities of our sensor make it ideal for disruptive wearable health monitoring technology. To transfer this technology to an industry ready platform and attract investment there are two main objectives (1) optimize polymer matrix forthe sensitivity and conformability required for accurate gait pressure sensing, (2) scale-up sensor array to demonstrate a viable product capable of 3D mapping of gait pressure distribution. This new sensor platform will create a ripple effect in other wearable pressure sensing systems including heath care, personal motion tracking, step detection, navigation and localization.

这个I2I一期项目的目标是将我们正在申请专利的柔性压力传感器设备扩展到高密度传感阵列，用于完整的步态压力测绘，以吸引进一步的投资和可能的启动。准确和高精度的步态压力测绘和监测对于许多应用中的运动性能分析至关重要，包括步态障碍，骨科，运动医学，跟踪和身体运动分析。步态压力与各种健康状况密切相关，偏离基线可以提供疾病或障碍发病的重要指示。目前的非穿戴式解决方案是精确的，但它们体积庞大，价格昂贵，需要大型专业实验室和培训师来操作。可穿戴智能鞋底和压力传感器成本较低，但它们在疾病诊断和治疗监测所需的灵活性、准确性和灵敏度方面存在不足。为了应对这些挑战和市场需求，我们的目标是利用我们正在申请的专利（US 16/534547， CA 3051372和US 17/005845， CA 3092219）超灵活和敏感的压力传感器技术，可以一致地贴合和绘制步态压力分布。最近，我们开发了一种正在申请专利的压力传感器制造方法，该方法具有成本效益，但具有可重复的传感能力。此外，我们传感器的自我修复能力使其成为破坏性可穿戴健康监测技术的理想选择。为了将这项技术转化为一个工业就绪的平台并吸引投资，有两个主要目标：(1)优化聚合物矩阵，以获得准确的步态压力传感所需的灵敏度和一致性；(2)放大传感器阵列，以展示能够3D绘制步态压力分布的可行产品。这种新的传感器平台将在其他可穿戴压力传感系统中产生连锁反应，包括医疗保健、个人运动跟踪、步长检测、导航和定位。