The flexible and stretchable dielectric silicone sensors (DES) can be excellently integrated into textile substrates. By a freely determinable arrangement of many small sensor points, it is possible to realize an individual measuring surface with a high spatial resolution.
The monitoring of movement and pressure load as well as the actuator- or electrical triggering of signals or stimuli on the clothing or clothing components may be interesting for different applications. In sports and fitness, they can be used to control proper posture, for optimal fit of shoes and insoles, or for support in play and sports equipment.
Patients with diabetes often suffer from nerve and circulatory disorders on their feet and their pain sensation is reduced. In the truest sense of the word, they do not feel the pressure of their shoes. Even small uneven areas or the pressure of the shoe on the foot can lead to open wounds or tissue damage.
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