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Title:

Printed electronics (PE)-based sensors for fall prevention and detection: smart footwear

Agreement Number:

988591

Agreement Value:

$89,540.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 2, 2022 - Jan 31, 2025

Description:

Fall is a major concern in the elderly population often resulting in dire consequences. Most commercially available technologies for sensing loading at plantar surface are focused only on the detection of normal pressure via single axis easurement and thus their applications in fall detection are substantially limited. In the project, the team intends to develop a flexible tri-axial force sensor array for the simultaneous measurement of both the normal stress and shear stress components on the designated areas. The constituent sensor nodes in the proposed array utilize the capacitive sensing technology and operate based on the measurement of capacitance change. In particular, a continuum-based theoretical prediction model will also be developed to facilitate the design and characterization of polymer-nanostructure composites and individual capacitive sensors. Successful completion of the project will eventually address health issues pertaining to aging-related injuries by providing essential technologies for the development of effective smart footwear.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 4P6

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q4-988591

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108102831

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Governors of the University of Alberta

Federal Riding Name:

Edmonton Centre

Federal Riding Number:

48014

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710