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Bio-Inspired Pressure Mapping System
- Project Title & Role:
Prosthetic Socket Pressure Mapping System — R&D Engineer, RockyTech - Problem Statement:
Traditional prosthetic sockets fail to capture dynamic pressure variations, leading to discomfort, skin breakdown, and poor fit. - My Solution:
- Designed a bio-inspired flexible PCB sensor (spider-leg pattern) for multi-point pressure mapping.
- Integrated resistive sensing elements with DAQ system for real-time monitoring.
- Validated sensor performance through bench testing and clinical simulations.
- Key Deliverables/Outcomes:
- Functional prototype capable of mapping pressure in prosthetic sockets.
- Filed PCT patent for the system.
- Enabled data-driven prosthetic fitting and improved patient comfort.
- Visuals:
- CAD layout of flex-PCB (confidential).
- Pressure distribution plots.
- Socket testing images.
