loadpad®: Total force between any objects.

 

loadpad® enables the measurement of forces on contact areas between deformable objects.
 
Utilize the mobile, wireless and versatile sensors to analyze contact forces between objects accurately and reliably.

loadpad force sensors for measuring normal force in biomechanics and industry

The loadpad force sensors were developed by novel for use in a wide range of applications including medicine*, rehabilitation*, sports, ergonomics, biomechanics, and industrial production quality control. The loadpad measures the normal force placed on the sensor area and is therefore the ideal solution for measurements which do not require information about the distribution of force across a surface.

Total force measurement between any objects by loadpad

The loadpad measures the normal total force using a thin, flexible sensor. Based on a new patent, it is the first sensor which can accurately assess the total force even if heterogeneously loaded across the sensor surface. The loadpad sensor has matchbox-sized electronics and communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth with a smartphone. The force values are displayed on the smartphone in real time. The user can also receive immediate feedback regarding the applied force via an auditory, visual, or vibratory signal. The measured data can be stored on the smartphone and to the cloud and additionally transferred to a computer for a more detailed analysis. Long-term measurements allow the evaluation of different parameters such as impulse, load frequency or loading rate. 

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*dependent on contact area

loadpad pricing

loadpad always comes in differen sizes and types and is usually purchased as set of multiple. Here you can buy a demo system. Prices strongly depend on quantity. 

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Options:

We offer 2 different loadpad models, in various sizes, depending on your needs. The loadpad and the loadpad HT.

loadpad: measure forces between one soft and one hard object (e.g. measurement between foot and ground); 
 
loadpad HT: measure forces between two soft objects (e.g. measurement between practitioner’s hand and patient).
 
 

loadpad sizes and shapes

The loadpad sensors are available in several standard sizes and with different sensitivity and maximum loads. In order to achieve an optimal adaptation to the intended measuring surface, the loadpad sensor can be produced with different material coverings. The sensor can also be manufactured with a maximum of three sub-areas if it is necessary to distinguish different loads across the sensor surface. The loadpad sensors can be configured accordingly to customer-specific requirements in terms of shape, size, sensitivity, and surface coatings. The loadpad accurately measures a complete assessment of the total force in the normal direction to the sensor.

Name Typical object/subject Size in mm SKU Pressure range in kPa
loadpad – ad crutch / assistive devices 105 x 50 L2010 600
loadpad – ch child’s heel 30 x 30 L2013 600
loadpad – mt manual therapy 30 x 20 L2012 100, 250, 600
loadpad – mt S chiropractic application 10 x 10 L2014 600
loadpad – PT M posturo / foot 200 x 400 L2321 600
loadpad – PT S posturo / foot 150 x 350 L2320 600
loadpad – rbt foot robots 290 x 126 L2430 240
loadpad – riders on horse saddle 335 x 305 L2260 600
loadpad – saf 10.0 any small area force 100 x 100 L2111 600
loadpad – saf 15.5 any small area force 155 x 105 L2110 600
loadpad – stirrup stirrup 105 x 50 L2011 600
loadpad HT – dfu diabetic foot ø 17 L3210 600
loadpad HT – dq anti decubitus 50 x 50 L3115 600
loadpad HT – hss hss 150 x 100 L3114 600
loadpad HT – ht M glove 90 x 80 L3110 600
loadpad HT – mt D manual therapy 110 x 60 L3116 600
loadpad HT – mt L manual therapy 110 x 110 L3112 600
loadpad HT – mt M manual therapy 110 x 50 L3111 600
loadpad HT – mt Mc manual therapy 110 x 25 L3117 600
loadpad HT – mt S manual therapy 35 x 25 L3113 600
loadpad HT – ve Vakuumextraktion 110 x 50 L3211 600