DIGITAL DATA ADQUISITION FOR KINESIOLOGY

OBJECTIVE

Khapto aims to revolutionize the physiotherapy industry. The development of a wearable device measures key dynamic parameters of the patient’s motion, such as force and displacement. Analog old-fashioned devices currently read these parameters, for example, goniometers. Therefore, the device design had two main challenges; the usability of the device and its capability to accurately measure displacement.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Technical requierments:

My contribution to this start-up was centered on building a robust product that could be validated in a real work environment by technical labs. During the period that I worked in this company, we advanced from a mock-up version to a product ready for validation. My tasks were; component selection, sensor calibration, hardware and firmware development, and anti-bacterial material testing.

Developing a wearable device for physiotherapists was a big challenge since they rely on their touch sense as the primary tool of their work. Measure the force accurately and providing direct touch to the user was a trade-off since both capacities require extended hand area. To solve this, we built an array of small sensors placed on key locations, providing accurate measures without limiting the touch sense capabilities of the user. This solution was achieved using user-centered design techniques.

RESULTS

Before leaving the company I tooked part of the team that developed the roadmap for a final, massive production product. I worked specifically in the electronics and firmware area.

Moreover, Khapto won the following prices:

• JUMP National entrepreneurship competition
• Selected as one of Chile's most Innovative Start-ups 2017, by Panamerican World