TY - CONF T1 - Piezoresistive Goniometer Network for Sensing Gloves T2 - Proceedings of the XIII Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing Y1 - 2013 A1 - G. Dalle Mura A1 - F. Lorussi A1 - A. Tognetti A1 - G. Anania A1 - N. Carbonaro A1 - M. Pacelli A1 - R. Paradiso A1 - D. De Rossi KW - Bioengineering AB -

This paper presents a kinesthetic glove realized with knitted piezoresistive fabric (KPF) sensor technology. The glove forefinger area is sensorized by two KPF goniometers obtained on the same piezoresistive substrate. The piezoresistive textile is used for the realization of both electrogoniometers and connections, thus avoiding mechanical constraints due to metallic wires. Sensors are characterized in comparison with commercial goniometers. The glove behavior is pointed out in terms of methacarpal-phalangeal and interphalangeal joint movement reconstruction.

JF - Proceedings of the XIII Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing PB - Springer International Publishing ER -