title: Novel Low-Cost Sensor for Human Bite Force Measurement.
abstract: This paper presents the design and development of a low cost and reliable maximal voluntary bite force sensor which can be manufactured in-house by using an acrylic laser cutting machine. The sensor has been designed for ease of fabrication, assembly, calibration, and safe use. The sensor is capable of use within an hour of commencing production, allowing for rapid prototyping/modifications and practical implementation. The measured data shows a good linear relationship between the applied force and the electrical resistance of the sensor. The output signal has low drift, excellent repeatability, and a large measurable range of 0 to 700 N. A high signal-to-noise response to human bite forces was observed, indicating the high potential of the proposed sensor for human bite force measurement.
authors: School of Engineering, Griffith University, Queensland 4215, Australia. jarred.fastier-wooller@griffithuni.edu.au.
authors: Jarred
authors: J
authors: Fastier-Wooller
authors: Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Queensland 4111, Australia. hoangphuong.phan@griffithuni.edu.au.
authors: Hoang-Phuong
authors: HP
authors: Phan
authors: Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Queensland 4111, Australia. toan.dinh@griffithuni.edu.au.
authors: Toan
authors: T
authors: Dinh
authors: Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Queensland 4111, Australia. khoa.nguyentuan@griffithuni.edu.au.
authors: Tuan-Khoa
authors: TK
authors: Nguyen
authors: School of Dentistry, Griffith University, Queensland 4215, Australia. a.cameron@griffith.edu.au.
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Cameron
authors: School of Engineering, Griffith University, Queensland 4215, Australia. a.oechsner@griffith.edu.au.
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Öchsner
authors: School of Engineering, Griffith University, Queensland 4215, Australia. d.dao@griffith.edu.au.|Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Queensland 4111, Australia. d.dao@griffith.edu.au.
authors: Dzung Viet
authors: DV
authors: Dao
mesh_terms: D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001732:Bite Force; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D055595:Mechanical Phenomena
keywords: acrylic; bite force; oral health; strain gauge