STUDY OF FOOT PRESSURE- SOLE PRESSURE SENSOR

Abstract

This paper presents the study of foot pressure using a sole pressure sensor. The foot pressure distribution analysis is performed with FSR (Force Sensitive Resistor) sensors. FSR sensors allow measurement of physical pressure and weight. The sole was designed to have four FSR sensors for different areas of research like forefoot, midfoot and hind foot. The signal from the sensors was acquired using an Arduino board and then transferred to a PC using a USB cable. The results indicate a low cost solution for the measurement of the foot pressure in various situations allowing mobility of the human subjects. This device can be adapted to study any contact pressure between a body and the surface that is in contact with it.