Design of novel sensing technique for micro-strain measurements using Fiber-Bragg Gratings

Fiber Bragg Gratings and its application in various fields is an active area of research. Its high sensitivity, low cost and maintenance is gaining high attention in the various upcoming fields. As the Fiber Bragg Gratings can be used in various capacities, its operation as sensor is explored in this research. The primary aim of this research is...

Smart Insoles: Prevention of Falls in Older People through Instant Risk Analysis and Signalling

Falls in the elderly are a leading cause of injury, affecting one in three older adults annually. These fall incidents can lead to various disabling conditions, and therefore have the ability to affect one’s quality of life and independence. Not only are falls potentially taxing to the individual, they are also responsible for a big portion of...

Legibility as a Design Principle: Surfacing Values in Sensing Technologies

This paper introduces the design principle of legibility as means to examine the epistemic and ethical conditions of sensing technologies. Emerging sensing technologies create new possibilities regarding what to measure, as well as how to analyze, interpret, and communicate said measurements. In doing so, they create ethical challenges for...