Methods of measuring force using a tracking system

Methods of measuring a force using a tracking system are disclosed. A first vector is determined between a first tracking array and a second tracking array on a tool. The tool has a flexible portion that has a known modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia. A force is applied to the tool, and a s...

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Hauptverfasser:	Bell, Brett, Dumpe, Samuel C
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	DIAGNOSIS HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE IDENTIFICATION MEASURING MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER,MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE PHYSICS SURGERY TESTING
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Zusammenfassung:	Methods of measuring a force using a tracking system are disclosed. A first vector is determined between a first tracking array and a second tracking array on a tool. The tool has a flexible portion that has a known modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia. A force is applied to the tool, and a second vector is determined between the first tracking array and the second tracking array. An amount of deflection is determined for the tool, and the magnitude and direction of the applied force are determined based on at least the amount of deflection, the modulus of elasticity and the moment of inertia. Information pertaining to the magnitude and direction of the applied force is provided to a user.