Design, Prototyping, and Characterization of a Micro-Force Sensor Intended for Tissue Assessment in Confined Spaces
Shashank S. Kumat,
Panos S. Shiakolas
Abstract:The quantitative characterization of soft tissue viscoelastic properties can aid in disease prognosis and diagnosis. Existing technologies present challenges to measuring localized in-vivo tissue relaxation data while meeting load and geometric constraints. This research presents the design, prototype and characterization of a micro-force sensor that could enable better access to confined spaces of the human body. The novel design of the uni-axial micro-force sensor has an external diameter of less than or equ… Show more
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