title: Development of a finite element model of a finger pad for biomechanics of human tactile sensations.
abstract: The aim of ongoing research is to develop a multi-scale multi-physics computational framework for modelling of human touch in order to provide understanding of fundamental biophysical mechanisms responsible for tactile sensation. The paper presents the development of a macro-scale global finite element model of the finger pad and calibration of applied material models against experimental results using inverse method. The developed macro model serves as a basis for down-scaling to micro finite element models of mechanoreceptors and further implementations and applications as a virtual tool in scientific or industrial applications related to neuroscience, haptics, prosthetics, virtual touch and packaging.
authors.forename: Teja
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vodlak
authors.forename: Zlatko
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Vidrih
authors.forename: Dusan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fetih
authors.forename: Djordje
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Peric
authors.forename: Tomaz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rodic
mesh_terms: D005385:Fingers; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008465:Mechanoreceptors; D012677:Sensation; D012867:Skin