Sensing Tex Health Mattress 1.6

Sensing Tex – Textile Pressure Mapping and Pressure Distribution Analysis Systems

Sensing Tex is a manufacturer of flexible, textile sensor surfaces for pressure mapping.
The foundation of these solutions is the Sensing Tex Sensing Mat Platform – a flexible and stretchable surface equipped with a matrix of pressure-sensitive measurement points.
The system records pressure distribution on the mat's surface and allows for the determination of, among other things, load location, pressure distribution, points of greatest pressure, center of pressure, and pressure changes over time.
The technology utilizes flexible conductive and piezoresistive elements applied to a textile substrate. These solutions are the subject of patents owned by Sensing Tex.
The mats can be used as standalone measurement surfaces or integrated with seats, mattresses, floors, rehabilitation devices, and other structures.
The manufacturer offers Dev Kits for research, prototyping, and creating custom applications, as well as more comprehensive Sensing Health solutions using a cloud-based application. The platform can be customized to a specific project in terms of dimensions, number of sensors, resolution, surface material and electronics.

Sensing Mat – Dev Kit 4.0 Models

Pressure Mat Dev Kit 4.0
A universal pressure mapping mat designed primarily for research, product development, and prototyping.
Overall dimensions: 480 × 510 mm.
Active measurement surface: 320 × 320 mm.
Number of measurement points: 256.
Sensor array: 16 × 16.
Outer layer: polyester/Lycra.
Interface: USB 2.0.
Communication: serial protocol.
Electronic data reading and transmission module: included.
Data can be exported in JSON format.
Demo software for Windows: included.
API, protocol documentation, and developer materials are available.
Applications: research, R&D, pressure mapping system prototyping, smart surfaces, HMI, OEM integration, and custom application development.

Health Mat Dev Kit 4.0

A higher-resolution mat designed primarily for foot, gait, and balance measurements, as well as experimental floor applications.

Overall dimensions: 604 x 521 mm.
Active measurement surface: 480 x 480 mm.
Number of measurement points: 2304.
Sensor array: 48 x 48.
Surface: Non-slip neoprene layer.
Interface: USB 2.0.
Electronic readout and communication module: Integrated.
Demo software for Windows: Included.
The manufacturer states the solution is also compatible with Android.
API, demo code, and developer documentation are available.
Data format: JSON.
Applications: foot pressure analysis, gait studies, balance analysis, smart flooring, research rehabilitation, sports, biomechanics, and HMI (Human Machine Interface).

Seating Mat Dev Kit 4.0

This version is designed for mounting on seats and measuring pressure distribution while sitting.
Overall dimensions: 510 × 480 mm.
Active measurement surface: 320 × 320 mm.
Number of measurement points: 256.
Sensor array: 16 × 16.
Cover: Lycra textile laminate.
Interface: USB Serial.
The Dev Kit 4.0 version does not have a built-in battery or standard wireless communication.
Windows demo software: included.
API, demo code, and Developer Guide are available.
Data: JSON.
Applications: analysis of sitting position, pressure distribution, seat and seating design, rehabilitation systems, wheelchairs, automotive, ergonomics, and smart furniture.

Mattress Mat Dev Kit 4.0

A large-format version of the mat designed for measuring pressure while lying down. Overall dimensions: 2100 × 940 mm.
Active measurement surface: 1920 × 880 mm.
Number of measurement points: 1056.
Suitable for beds approximately 90 × 200 cm.
Connection: USB 2.0.
Electronic data acquisition module: included.
Demo software for Windows: included.
API, sample code, and developer documentation are available.
Pressure map data can be exported to JSON format.
Applications: smart bedding, sleep position studies, mattress design, supine pressure distribution analysis, and research and development related to care and wellness.

Software for Dev Kit 4.0

The kits include demo software for Windows, enabling pressure map visualization.
The program allows you to observe pressure changes at individual points on the matrix.
Data can be transferred and exported in JSON format.
The manufacturer provides an API – Application Programming Interface – allowing your software to communicate with the Sensing Tex system.
Sample code, a Developer Guide, and integration documentation are also available.
Users are not limited to the demo software – the Dev Kit is specifically designed for creating their own applications using sensor data.
Scientific studies using Sensing Tex solutions have also confirmed the ability to use the SDK to develop their own software running in a Linux environment. However, this should not be considered a guarantee of identical compatibility across all standard Dev Kit 4.0 models – compatibility must be confirmed for a specific configuration.

Sensing Health Ready-Made Systems

Sensing Health is a line of more comprehensive solutions utilizing a measuring mat, electronics, and cloud-based software. The system consists of three main layers: the Sensing Mat, the electronics/Sensing Hub, and the Sensing Health Software. The software processes, visualizes, and analyzes data from the measurement surfaces. The manufacturer also emphasizes the use of AI mechanisms – Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.

Sensing Health 1.6 Models

Sensing Health Podiatry 1.6
Baropodometric platform for analyzing plantar pressure.
Number of measurement points: 2304.
Active surface: 480 x 480 mm.
Flexible and rollable design.
Weight: approximately 0.5 kg.
Thickness: approximately 3 mm.
Software: Web application.
Functions: Static analysis, balance analysis, and dynamic analysis.
Analysis export to PDF.
The basic package includes one user profile, database space, and backups.
Intended use: podiatry, foot pressure analysis, static and dynamic assessment, and functional testing.

Sensing Health Physio 1.6

Baropodometric platform focused on physiotherapy and functional analysis. Number of measurement points: 2304.
Active surface: 480 × 480 mm.
Weight: approximately 0.5 kg.
Thickness: approximately 3 mm.
Flexible and rollable platform.
Software features: posturography, stabilometry, and dynamic analysis.
The software operates as a web application.
Report export to PDF and cloud storage available.
Intended use: physiotherapy, rehabilitation, analysis of balance, postural stability, and foot load.

Sensing Health Seat 1.6

Flexible mat for pressure mapping while sitting.
Number of measurement points: 576.
Active surface: 480 x 480 mm.
Weight: approximately 0.4 kg.
Thickness: approximately 1 mm.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IoT.
Power supply: USB.
Software: Sensing Health web app.
Supports static and dynamic analysis.
Option to generate PDF reports and store data in the cloud.
Access from a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet.
Intended use: Seating and positioning assessment, seat selection and design, wheelchairs, rehabilitation, ergonomics, and pressure distribution analysis.

Sensing Health Mattress 1.6

Large-area pressure mapping system for mattresses and lying surfaces. Number of measurement points: 1056.
Active surface: 1920 × 880 mm.
Flexible, stretchable, and rollable design.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi IoT.
Power supply: USB.
Software: Sensing Health web app.
Features include anthropometric data, BMI, and a function that supports mattress fit analysis.
Access from a computer, laptop, or tablet.
Intended use: pressure distribution analysis while lying down, mattress selection, sleep technology, sleep ergonomics studies, and clinical and research applications.

Sensing Health Software – Requirements

No desktop software installation is required – the primary environment is a cloud-based web application.
The system can be used on desktop computers, laptops, and tablets via a compatible web browser.
Functionality updates can be delivered via the cloud service, eliminating the need to manually update the program on each workstation.
The system allows for data storage, analysis, PDF report generation, and backups.
Additional SaaS (Software as a Service) options are available, for example, for larger user counts or expanded data storage.

Key Advantages

Very thin, flexible, and, depending on the model, also stretchable measurement surface.
The sensor can be placed on various surfaces or integrated into the product.
A large number of independent measurement points enable the creation of pressure distribution maps.
No need for a rigid, heavy measurement platform in many applications.
Low weight and the ability to roll up selected models facilitate transport.
Static and dynamic analysis are possible.
Ready-made data visualization software.
APIs and documentation for developers included in Dev Kits.
Integration with proprietary software and IT systems is possible.
OEM/White Label solutions are available.
The manufacturer allows for customization of the size, number of sensors, resolution, textile layers, and electronics to suit specific applications.
Sensing Health solutions offer access to data and analyses via the cloud and various device types.

Purpose

Scientific research and R&D,
biomechanics,
physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
podiatry and plantar pressure analysis,
gait analysis,
balance and postural stability analysis,
sitting position analysis,
chair and seating selection and design,
pressure distribution analysis while lying down,
mattress design and selection,
sleep technologies,
sports and movement analysis,
ergonomics,
smart furniture,
smart floors,
IoT systems,
human-machine interfaces,
automotive,
designing proprietary products using pressure sensors,
prototyping and OEM integration.

Important information regarding medical applications

In the case of the Sensing Health line, the manufacturer describes the software as a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). According to the current Sensing Health terms of use, the platform is not declared by the manufacturer as a medical device and is not intended for independent diagnosis or treatment recommendations. The results are intended to support the assessment performed by a qualified professional and not to replace their clinical judgment.