Computerized Cuff Pressure Algometry as Guidance for Circumferential Tissue Compression for Wearable Soft Robotic Applications: A Systematic Review

Tjasa Kermanvar, Valerie Power, Leonard O Sullivan

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Abstract

In this article, we review the literature on quantitative sensory testing of deep somatic pain by means of computerized cuff pressure algometry (CPA) in search of pressure-related safety guidelines for wearable soft exoskeleton and robotics design. Most pressure-related safety thresholds to date are based on interface pressures and skin perfusion, although clinical research suggests the deep somatic tissues to be the most sensitive to excessive loading. With CPA, pain is induced in deeper layers of soft tissue at the limbs. The results indicate that circumferential compression leads to discomfort at ∼16-34 kPa, becomes painful at ∼20-27 kPa, and can become unbearable even below 40 kPa.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-16
Number of pages16
JournalSoft Robotics
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2018

Keywords

  • cuff pressure algometry
  • discomfort
  • exoskeleton
  • pressure
  • tissue compression

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