Sensor Products Inc - Tactile Surface Pressure and Force Sensors - Madison, NJ  
SENSOR PRODUCTS INC.
TACTILE PRESSURE EXPERTS
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Foot Plate Sensor System

Tactilus® footplate sensorThe different Tactilus® foot plate analysis systems provides podiatrists, orthopedists, prosthetic designers and shoe manufacturers an efficient and accurate way to assess gait analysis, foot pressure points and athletic plantar impacts during standing, walking, running, skiing and skating.

Real-time pressure profiling provided by Tactilus® enables precise and immediate evaluations of conditions related to the diabetic foot, analysis of the weight bearing capability and conformability of orthotic and prosthetic devices, and assess molt of impact effects from various bipedal locomotion activities of both feet, either exclusive of each other or in relation to each other all in ultra high speeds.

How Tactilus® Works

2D View of patient walking across sensor padThe Tactilus® sensor collects pressure data and sends it as an analog signal back to an intermediary data "hub", where it is converted to a digital signal. The digital signal containing the collected data is then sent to an interface (software) designed for easy viewing and Real-time analysis capabilities.

Tactilus® software provides 2 and 3 dimensional images, isobar and pinpoint region-of-interest image viewing, impulse contact time, shear forced indication, statistical analysis of average / minimum / maximum pressures, total force over any selected area, pressure vs. time and more. The data collected by Tactilus® can easily be exported for further analysis in many third party softwares.

Why use Tactilus®

Because this Real-time foot plate sensor employs the force sensing design principle of resistance, Tactilus® has great advantages in both adaptability and customization. This robust sensor lasts thousands of uses with consistent repeatability accuracy and maintains its high resistantance to electromagnetic noise, temperature and humidity fluctuations. Conveniently portable, a complete Tactilus® foot plate system weighs less than ten pounds.

Specifications

Technology Resistive
Pressure Range 0.01 to 200 PSI (0.007 to 14.10 kg/cm²)
Sensor Size Up to 315 inches (8 m) long
Spatial Resolution Customizable from 0.2 inches (5 mm)
Scan Speed 500 Hz
Accuracy ± 10%
Repeatability ± 2%
Hysteresis ± 5%
Non-Linearity ± 1.5%
Calibration Pre-calibrated for specified pressure