Smart mannequin platform for compression testing

This project is a collaborative research partnership designed to support Tression, a Canadian health-tech apparel company, in enhancing its product development. The primary challenge in the therapeutic apparel industry is the difficulty of accurately and efficiently testing the performance of medical-grade compression garments. The current process can be slow and subjective, making it difficult to innovate rapidly. To solve this challenge, this project will develop, build, and validate an advanced R&D testing device: a “smart mannequin leg.” This innovative prototype will feature a mechatronic system to adjust its physical dimensions, allowing it to simulate a wide variety of body types. It will also be integrated with a sophisticated sensor array to capture real-time, objective data on the exact pressure a garment applies. This new technology will provide Tression with a rapid, reliable, and data-driven process for product validation. The expected outcomes include a significant improvement in R&D productivity, a reduction in material waste from physical prototyping, and a stronger capacity for innovation.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shaun Salisbury;Ethan Shen

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Partner:

Tression

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Health and Related Sciences and Technology

University:

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

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