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36. pliance posturography : Can the pliance pressure mat accurately locate the COP position
 in a standing subject?
(Dec.17. 2004)
 

Have a look at our powerpoint presentation titled 'Can the pliance pressure mat accurately locate the COP position in a standing subject?'. Please click on the title to view it.


35. Walker system (Dec.16. 2004)

Walker system:WMV Video(550KB)

Measuring on the plantar (left pressure distribution) and the dorsal (right pressure distribution) aspect of the foot in a walker system gives valuable information about the fit and the achieved unloading inside such a device.

34. pliance AKF and Elastisens HA 50/1024 sensors (Dec.03. 2004)

AFK sensors

The novel AF(artificial knee) sensors was developed to measure interoperative balance of the ligaments. The shape of the sensor can be adapted to the structure of the knee joint product.


pliance knee sensor
Elastisens ES 1024-160-5

The bingo sensor is measured 32 x32 matrix with 4 sensors/cm², and highly elastic. It adapts well to 3D surfaces.

33. The applications of novel sensors in an automobile (Nov.19. 2004)
The following images present how novel sensors could be variously equipped in an automobile.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.  Novel sensors used to measure the impact on a face (Nov.11. 2004)
Novel sensors were used by Deutsche Sporthochschule Koeln to measure the impact on a dummy´s face. The test was shown in a TV feature on the Olympic Games 2004.

31. Testing the imbalance in dynamic loading (Oct.21. 2004)
This shown patient in the video is undergoing arthroscopic surgery in his right knee this week. He was tested in the novel biomechanics laboratory to find out about imbalance in dynamic foot loading.
Please take a close look at the right knee during the roll-over process.
We will also show in several weeks the dynamic pedography of that patient after surgery.

Please click on the button to view the WMV video of the test. (1.2 MB)

30. novel is presently doing testing with short-track skaters from the German National Team (Oct.14. 2004)
The skaters reach 14 m/s speed and high accelarations in curves. See Celina Muxel and Thomas Bauer during their training at the Munich Olympic Ice Stadium.

Click on the button to view the WMV video.(4.6MB)


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29. novel presents the new pliance-x-32 system that can scan 32x32 sensors in a matrix
(Oct.12. 2004)
pliance-X
Technical data for pliance-x(-32) system
 Dimensions (mm)
150 x 100 x 40
 Weight (g)
400
 Number of sensors (max)
256 (pliance x-32: 1024)
 Measurement frequency
20,000 sensors/second
 Storage type
8MB flash internal
 Computer interface
Fiber optic/ USB and Bluetooth
 Operating system
Windows
 Sync option
fiber optic/ TTL, in and out
 Power supply
Li - Ion battery
 Insole sizes
22 to 49 (european)

The new system was designed for mobile measuring of pressure distribution in a more complex set-up. It can combine a number of sensor matrixes such as hand and foot sensors or hand and seat sensors or various shoe sensors at one time. This allows the analysis of complex biomechanical projects such as capturing of all contact forces that a byciclist experiences(hands, seat, feet) or others.
All data are caputured synchronisely and can furthermore be combined with EMG or video.

28. A video with the emed platform for kids (Oct.12. 2004)
  The new novel recorder software allows the quick and easy analysis of children's foot function. The capture of video and pressure distribution starts automatically when the child hits the platform. All data is recorded in novel database pro and can be analysed with novel's powerful scientific analysis software.
emed platform for kids
please click on the image/ the title or here to see the WMV video.

27. novel sensors can measure dynamic pressure simultaniously at many locations inside a sport shoe (Oct.01. 2004)
 
 
 
 
(1.3 MB)

26. ESM 2004 meeting successfully held in Leeds, UK(Sept.08. 2004)
The IX emed scientific meeting was successfully held in Leeds, UK from July 29th - August 1st, 2004. We all had the opportunity to advance our knowledge and understanding of the science and application of pressure distribution measurement.

Many thanks to the host, Leeds University, and all the participants for joining us in this year's meeting.
Please visit ESM 2004 photo gallery to view all the happenings!


   
 

25. New golf videos (June.24. 2004)
   

For technique analysis and subsequently improving the golf swing, the pedar system can be used. Masking the foot in different regions provides a simple way to monitor and assess weight transfer during the swing, which is an important factor influencing the quality of the swing.

Please click the following links or images for the new golf videos. You can view those videos under 'Multimedia/Video' section on our homepage as well.

Pedar Golf 1 AVI Video(7.4 MB)
Pedar Golf 2 AVI Video(4.7 MB)
Pedar Golf 3 AVI Video(1.4 MB)
24. Nordic Walking (June.18.2004)
Nordic walking, walking while using Nordic ski poles, has become very popular. By using poles, the upper body is trained in addition to the lower body. The use of poles may reduce the load placed on the joints of the lower limb. novel is currently conducting a study of the influence of ski poles on the loads on the feet. Click here to have a look at a AVI video(2.2 MB).
23. Novel Prothesen Messsystem (May.26.2004)

Das pliance® RLS System wuerde fuer die statische und dynamische Druckverteilungsmessung an Prothesenstuempfen entwickelt. Die geeichten, kapazitiven pliance® RLS Sensoren werden an einen pliance® Analyser angeschlossen, der bis zu 1024 Sensoren abfragt. Die pliance® RLS Sensoren koennen an frei waehlbaren Stellen an der Prothese angebracht und gleichzeitig abgefragt werden.

Die gemessenen Daten werden auf einer Flash-Card gespeichert oder durch die eingebaute Bluetooth® Telemetrie drahtlos an den Computer uebermittelt, waehrend sich der Patient voellig frei im Raum
bewegt. Durch diese flexible, dynamische Messung koennen Druecke ermittelt werden, wie sie im taeglichen Leben an der Prothese auftreten.

Die benutzerfreundliche pliance® RLS Software arbeitet unter Windows XP. Sie ermoeglicht eine schnelle Druckverteilungsmessung und enthaelt viele verschiedene Optionen fuer die komfortable Datenerfassung und Darstellung.

22. Pedar testing with Bluetooth™ telemetry (May.03.2004)
Novel tested the Bluetooth™ telemetry over long distances in English Garden in Munich. The data were recorded on the internal flash memory and the steps were shown on the monitor at the same time via Bluetooth™ telemetry.
21. La baropodométrié en chirugie du pied' by Doctor E. Toullec (May.03.2004)
Presentation by Doctor E.Toullec from Bordeaux
File size 34 MB, downloading time: 3 min)

Would you like to try out your school french?
Here's a presentation titled 'La baropodométrie dynamique dans la chirurgie des troubles statiques du pied' from Doctor E.Toullec at Centre de Chirurgie du Pied, Polyclinique de Bordeaux-Tondu. Click here to view or download the powerpoint presentation.
20. View and download all new flyers on the novel products (April.07.2004)
Click on each name of the flyer to view them in a PDF format. To see a complete list of the novel flyers, please visit our Brochures site.

pedar-X pedograph
emed-X pedograph
emed-SX/R
emed-AT pedograph
software foot analysis
pliance hand sensors
pliance RLS system
novel sensors
19. novel's new experiement in space (April.07.2004)
Please click on the image to view and download the AVI video :12 MB)
NASA astronauts and scientists are currently using specialized novel sensors inside the International Space Station (ISS) for ongoing research. An array of data has been collected concerning the contact forces between the astronauts´ bodies and the ISS interior. They hope to gain useful knowledge regarding physiological changes in different gravitational environments. Here are some useful links to related information.

Useful links

NASA sensor insole by novel
Space research at NASA
HRF foot ground interface - flight calibration unit(FGI FCU) digital imagery
Foot/ground reaction forces during space flight
18. An article about foot surgeries appeared on Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on March 31, 2004, Germany
A very interesting article with a title 'Der Fuss-ein lange vernachlaessigtes Koerperteil' about foot surgeries has just appeared on a German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on March 31. If you would like to read the whole article, please visite the archive of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and type in the title, 'Der Fuss-ein lange vernachlaessigtes Koerperteil' in the search box. The article is written in German only and there will be a small fee to view it.
Ankle joint sensor (March.29.2004)

ankle joint sensor
17. Alpine and cross country ski testing in the Alpes (Feb.24.2004)
The new pedar-x systems allow quick and easy field testing in sports science. Long lead insole designs may be used for measurements inside the ski boot.


The measuring insoles are cabled to the pedar-X, which is secured on the individual with a sport belt.


The data can be sent during the measurement directly to the PC via the built-in bluetooth wireless technology or stored on the built-in flash memory. The flash memory capacity is 6 minutes when recording 100 frames per second. For longterm measurements(up to several hours) the data can be stored on a Windows pocket PC carried by the individual. Upon completion of datat collection, the data can be transfered from the pedar-X flash memory or pocket PC via bluetooth to any PC for further evaluation.

Synchronised pressure and video data is presented in novel player. Click on the links below to view a downhill skiing novel player file.


Download the video in DivX format (AVI video: 1.2 MB)
16. 3rd novel Australian users meeting successfully took place on Feb.3rd, 2004 (Feb.10.2004)
The 3rd novel Australian users meeting was held at the University of Sydney on February 3rd, 2004. The meeting was hosted by the Patrick McLaughlin, novel's Australian representative and the School of Physiotherapy, Cumberland Campus, University of Sydney.

A total of 22 people attended, representing a wide range of interests and experience in using the novel systems in Australia. It was particularly pleasing that Dr. George Carter, an orthopaedic surgeon from Perth in Western Australia and novel's first Australian customer, travelled across the country for the meeting.

A range of short presentations was made on completed and future research, but for the most part, attendees discussed applications and analysis in an informal setting. The day was especially beneficial for the new users in Australia, who had the opportunity to run their project proposals past the "old hands".

The audience included biomechanists, podiatrists, surgeons and post-graduate students from:
University of Sydney, NSW
University of Wollongong, NSW
Australian Institute of Sport, ACT and QLD
Charles Sturt University, NSW
La Trobe University, Victoria
Westmead Hospital, NSW
University of Western Sydney, NSW
Royal Newcastle Hospital, NSW
Royal North Shore Hospital, NSW
Australian Catholic University, NSW
Sydney Children's Hospital, NSW

Thanks to Dr. Adrienne Hunt from the School of Physiotherapy for helping to organise the day, and for Dr Jack Crosbie, Head of the School, for hosting us all. Many thanks to the presenters and all who attended!

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