The force sensing glove utilizes force sensitive resistors and an Arduino Uno board.  The sensors measure the change in resistance when pressured.  The force applied by the user is calculated using a graph of resistance vs. force from the FSR datasheet.  The glove is to be used with validation activities.

The final design for the fingers and hand was completed and 3D printed as shown by the pictures below.  The new design included new features on the middle and ring fingers allowing the fingers to completely contract.  The new thumb design is also shown which allows the user to completely contract their thumb as well.  The new compartment which houses the electronics was made slightly thicker to ensure it wouldn’t break.

We had our abstract accepted to the Northeast Bioengineering Conference which was located at New Jersey Institue of Technology. We created a PowerPoint presentation to explain the purpose of the device and how we would plan to market and advertise for the device.  This was a competition in which we presented to a group of three judges.