Computer-Assisted Seating System - Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University
Computer-Assisted Seating System
Project Head: Mel Siegel

We will develop an apparatus to measure the shape of the soft tissues in a much more direct fashion than has been done previously. From these measurements, an understanding of the role of soft tissue distortion in the development of pressure ulcers can be developed and better rules for seat-cushion design established.


Verified 2002 March 01 by mws@cmu.edu: accurate but not up-to-date.

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