Purpose
The pressure distribution experienced when wearing a garment greatly affects comfort, safety, and the product’s performance and durability, so quantitatively assessing it is essential.
In this project, we outfitted a mannequin with sensors to measure localized contact pressure by body region, and integrated the setup with custom software developed to the client’s requirements.
The system visualizes changes in pressure distribution across body regions under static and dynamic conditions as intuitive color maps, and delivers the results as quantitative data.
Results
In the early stage of software development, we conducted on-site verification at the client’s facility to finely adjust each sensor’s coordinates and orientation to match the mannequin’s geometry. This ensured that the measurements collected from each sensor accurately correspond to the intended anatomical locations.
1. Visualization tailored to the client — intuitive, anatomy-based mapping
•During the initial development phase, we visited the client site for validation and used the findings to precisely align sensor coordinates and orientations with the mannequin’s shape.
•By configuring the system so that each sensor’s output directly maps to the corresponding human body location, we improved overall measurement confidence and result interpretability.
2. Pattern analysis from quantitative data and design refinement
•During verification, we recorded pressure distribution across body regions not only in static postures but also under various dynamic conditions (e.g., walking).
•The system’s log storage capability allowed post-test analysis of pressure patterns associated with posture and movement.
These quantitative analyses provide concrete, data-driven insights that can be used to inform product design changes and support objective design decisions.
➡️ Tip — Noise mitigation strategies
Expected Benefits and Applications
•Product design optimization: Provide quantitative pressure data to support sewing, patterning, and pad design, improving design efficiency and overall reliability.
•Improved comfort: Identify localized overpressure (pressure points) so that material and structural adjustments can be proposed to enhance wearer comfort.
• Reliability verification: Use data-driven evidence to validate and demonstrate product reliability
※ The features and contents described in this document are subject to change without notice for performance improvement.
The images included are for illustrative purposes and may differ from actual results.
If you have any other inquiries, please leave a message through the URLs below, and we will respond promptly.
For product inquiries: https://www.kitronyx.com/contact
For technical support inquiries: https://www.kitronyx.com/support_request
Purpose
The pressure distribution experienced when wearing a garment greatly affects comfort, safety, and the product’s performance and durability, so quantitatively assessing it is essential.
In this project, we outfitted a mannequin with sensors to measure localized contact pressure by body region, and integrated the setup with custom software developed to the client’s requirements.
The system visualizes changes in pressure distribution across body regions under static and dynamic conditions as intuitive color maps, and delivers the results as quantitative data.
Results
In the early stage of software development, we conducted on-site verification at the client’s facility to finely adjust each sensor’s coordinates and orientation to match the mannequin’s geometry. This ensured that the measurements collected from each sensor accurately correspond to the intended anatomical locations.
1. Visualization tailored to the client — intuitive, anatomy-based mapping
•During the initial development phase, we visited the client site for validation and used the findings to precisely align sensor coordinates and orientations with the mannequin’s shape.
•By configuring the system so that each sensor’s output directly maps to the corresponding human body location, we improved overall measurement confidence and result interpretability.
2. Pattern analysis from quantitative data and design refinement
These quantitative analyses provide concrete, data-driven insights that can be used to inform product design changes and support objective design decisions.
➡️ Tip — Noise mitigation strategies
Expected Benefits and Applications
•Product design optimization: Provide quantitative pressure data to support sewing, patterning, and pad design, improving design efficiency and overall reliability.
•Improved comfort: Identify localized overpressure (pressure points) so that material and structural adjustments can be proposed to enhance wearer comfort.
• Reliability verification: Use data-driven evidence to validate and demonstrate product reliability
※ The features and contents described in this document are subject to change without notice for performance improvement.
The images included are for illustrative purposes and may differ from actual results.
If you have any other inquiries, please leave a message through the URLs below, and we will respond promptly.
For product inquiries: https://www.kitronyx.com/contact
For technical support inquiries: https://www.kitronyx.com/support_request