loadsol®
Truly mobile in-shoe force measurement for gait, rehabilitation and sport, with 1-, 2- or 3-zone layouts.
Force measurement for any interface
Precision Force Intelligence for Soft and Complex Interfaces
Measure dynamic loads in research, medicine, sport, robotics and product development.
Soft force interfaces
What are force measurement systems?
Force measurement between two objects is an important and fundamental part of mechanics. When the objects are soft, the measurement becomes more complex because simple linear relationships, for example between force and displacement, no longer apply.
As soft structures deform, the applied load is distributed across the contact area. A suitable force measurement sensor must therefore determine the precise total force from a distributed force field without changing the system being measured.
Applications
How can force measurement be used with soft objects?
The measurement of forces in mechanical systems is the basis for studying and developing mechanically stressed objects. This includes biomechanics, statics, engineering dynamics, kinetics, weight-bearing analysis, load symmetry, gait analysis, sports science, medicine, ergonomics and related fields.
In contrast to pressure distribution measurement, force measurement of soft objects focuses on the load of the whole system rather than only the deformation of a local subsystem. It is therefore an optimal choice for investigating static and dynamic loads on complete systems.
Measurement quality
What to consider when mapping force?
Precise and accurate sensors for measuring force on soft objects require demanding technology. The contact area should be covered as completely as possible to prevent force bypass. The sensor should also be calibratable and adjustable so that static and dynamic measurements remain reproducible.
Low drift
A measuring system is suitable when signal drift is low enough for the measurement task and duration.
Low hysteresis
Hysteresis should be as low as possible, or at least appropriate for the required measurement precision.
Stable force curve
A constant displacement-force behavior helps make the sensor response interpretable and repeatable.
Correct sensor principle
Resistive sensors are not suitable for measurements with more than five cycles, and piezo sensors are not suitable when force is applied both dynamically and statically.
Our capacitive sensors provide an effective solution for overcoming these challenges.
Product portfolio
novel force measurement systems
loadpad®
Total force between soft or hard objects with flexible calibrated sensors.
loadglove®
Hand and finger force measurement for ergonomics, interaction and workflow analysis.
buttonsens®
Precise finger force measurement for buttons, switches and interfaces.
texsens®
Mobile load measurement under textiles, garments and compression interfaces.
Product videos
See the measurement systems in action.
Short videos from novel help visitors understand how wireless force sensors are positioned, recorded and used for feedback across footwear, hand, textile and surface-contact applications.
loadsol
loadsol captures force data during real movement in footwear.
loadglove
Training physical AI and robots utilizing loadglove
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