El dispositivo ALERT permite detectar en tiempo real el amianto en el trabajo
Este detector de amianto analiza en tiempo real los patrones de luz de las partículas suspendidas para identificar y alertar a los trabajadores de la presencia en el aire de fibras de amianto.
PUMA: Goodbye to pressure ulcers
The Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV) has been the technical leader of the European PUMA project for the development of an intelligent system for detecting and preventing pressure ulcers. The PUMA solution has been integrated into a wheelchair and consists of a system to detect the risk of ulceration based on smart textile sensors and a prevention system that is able to redistribute local pressures thanks to a dynamic cushion, to release pressure zones by the repositioning of the chair and to increase blood flow through functional electrical stimulation. These systems are controlled from a simple mobile application. The prototype has been validated with patients with spinal cord injury and professionals, yielding impressive social and healthcare results.
Natural grass "versus" hybrid grass
Increasing importance is being given to the influence that playing surfaces have on aspects such as performance, comfort or the prevention of injuries. Soccer is no exception, and new types of grass are being developed that endeavor to obtain the best possible performance. One such example is hybrid grass which comprises a layer of porous artificial turf and another layer of elastic. The grass roots are able to pass through the two layers, thereby allowing the natural grass to grow properly. To characterize this type of grass, the Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV) has conducted a comparative study of a soccer field made from hybrid grass with another field of high quality natural grass.
Nanotechnology improves the anti-slip properties of professional footwear
The science of nanomaterials has opened the door to new solutions, given that nanostructured surfaces have been shown to have specific properties as far as wear, lubrication and friction are concerned. These surfaces can be modulated depending on the nanoparticles that are used in their production, and which may include, for example, hydrophobic or lipophobic characteristics. The NANOFRICTION project combines the use of nanomaterials with biomechanically designed soles in order to improve the friction of the footwear and to reduce the risk of falls in industrial environments.
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