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Finite element simulation of ridged finger skin |
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are improving simulations of touch by adding skin ridges to an existing
model the finger pad. Predictions of a finite element package (ABAQUS) are
checked against mechanoreceptor responses and strains measured in human
tissue. Differences between predictions of the model with and without finger
ridges will illustrate the ridges’ role in touch. |
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| Last Updated: May 8, 2002 1:45 PM | Comments: David Schloerb |