Existing wearable MTSs are fixed in size and cannot accommodate patients with diverse abdominal circumferences. Here we propose a wearable and reconfigurable MTS. First, we design a reconfigurable sensor array inspired by the structure of bamboo slips, allowing it to conform to the abdominal surface and accommodate individuals with different abdominal circumferences. Next, we formulate a magnetic tracking optimization problem based on the magnetic dipole model and our established kinematic model of the reconfigurable sensor array.
Our proposed system is portable, reconfigurable and adaptable to different abdominal circumferences, offering valuable technological means for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal disorders.
Paper: https://lnkd.in/g7HqPARr
Authors: Shijian Su; Sishen YUAN; Zhen Li; Yan Ma; Miaomiao Ma and Prof Hongliang Ren
