Molecular Force Sensors: From Fundamental Concepts toward Applications in Cell Biology
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.201600441
Abstract: Mechanical signals are central for the regulation of developmental, physiological, and pathological processes within biological systems. Force transduction across the cell–extracellular matrix (ECM) interface is highly crucial for regulating cell fate via mechanosensing and mechanotransduction… read more here.
Keywords: molecular force; force sensors; sensors fundamental; fundamental concepts ... See more keywords
Small and sensitive force sensors based on contact resistance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mee.2019.111058
Abstract: Abstract Small and sensitive force sensors are important components for various applications, such as wearable devices and the Internet of things (IoT) applications. A strain gauge is the most general type of force sensor; however,… read more here.
Keywords: contact resistance; force; resistance; force sensors ... See more keywords
Self-Powered Force Sensors for Multidimensional Tactile Sensing.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03812
Abstract: A tactile sensor is the centerpiece in human-machine interfaces, enabling robotics or prosthetics to manipulate objects dexterously. Specifically, it is crucial to endow the sensor with the ability to detect and distinguish normal and shear… read more here.
Keywords: smfs; tactile sensing; force sensors; self powered ... See more keywords
Validation of the ambient TUG chair with light barriers and force sensors in a clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2018.1446195
Abstract: ABSTRACT To initiate appropriate interventions and avoid physical decline, comprehensive measurements are needed to detect functional changes in elderly people at the earliest possible stage. The established Timed Up&Go (TUG) test takes little time and,… read more here.
Keywords: clinical trial; force sensors; light barriers; tug ... See more keywords
Contact force sensors in minimally invasive catheters: current and future applications
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1917372
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Advances in catheter design for minimally invasive surgery have brought about the incorporation of contact force (CF) sensors in catheters. Two main approaches to achieve CF sensing at the catheter end-effector consist of… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; force sensors; minimally invasive; contact force ... See more keywords
Stand-alone differential capacitance force sensors with sub-nano-newton sensitivity
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6439/aa81bc
Abstract: National Natural Science Foundation of China [51675304, 11572173]; Beijing Science and Technology Program [Z151100003315008]; National Program on Key Basic Research Project [2013CB934200]; Cyrus Tang Foundation read more here.
Keywords: force sensors; alone differential; differential capacitance; capacitance force ... See more keywords
Dynamic force measurements on swimming Chlamydomonas cells using micropipette force sensors
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DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2019.0580
Abstract: Flagella and cilia are cellular appendages that inherit essential functions of microbial life including sensing and navigating the environment. In order to propel a swimming microorganism they displace the surrounding fluid by means of periodic… read more here.
Keywords: force sensors; dynamic forces; micropipette; force ... See more keywords
Nanowire Magnetic Force Sensors Fabricated by Focused-Electron-Beam-Induced Deposition
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevapplied.13.044043
Abstract: We demonstrate the use of individual magnetic nanowires (NWs), grown by focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID), as scanning magnetic force sensors. Measurements of their mechanical susceptibility, thermal motion, and magnetic response show that the… read more here.
Keywords: focused electron; beam induced; force sensors; electron beam ... See more keywords
Design a custom resistive force sensors to optimize sensorized insoles
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DOI: 10.1108/sr-08-2022-0322
Abstract: Purpose Currently, several studies have been published using sensorized insoles for estimating ground reaction force using plantar pressure. However, information on design parameters, manufacturing techniques and guidelines for developing insoles is scarce, often leaving gaps… read more here.
Keywords: design; force sensors; sensorized insole; force ... See more keywords
Designs of Compliant Mechanism-Based Force Sensors: A Review
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2022.3161963
Abstract: Sensing the interaction force in robot-assisted manipulation draws lots of attentions in related research fields. In order to protect the manipulation objects and to build the real-time force feedback for system control, force sensors have… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism based; force sensors; force; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords
Soft Capacitive Force Sensors With Low Hysteresis Based on Folded and Rolled Structures
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3194666
Abstract: Force sensors made of a polymer material with soft characteristics have application potential in the fields of soft robotics, exoskeletons, and human motion measurement. However, the hysteresis of soft force sensors is generally large because… read more here.
Keywords: folded rolled; robotics; silicone rubber; force sensors ... See more keywords