International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
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| TITLE | Bidirectional Force Sensing Lumbosacral corset belt for back safety and Ergonomics |
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| ABSTRACT | One of the leading causes of occupational disability globally is still low back pain (LBP), which is mostly brought on by bad posture, repetitive lifting, and extended sitting. Conventional lumbosacral corset belts give the lumbar spine mechanical support, but they are unable to measure or transmit spinal stress in real time. A Bidirectional Force-Sensing Lumbosacral Corset Belt that allows for both compression and tension force monitoring for back safety and ergonomics is designed and developed in this research. The suggested system combines signal conditioning, amplification, microcontroller-based processing, and a piezoresistive strip sensor set up in a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The system's calibration allows it to monitor spinal forces between -8400 N (compression) and +8400 N (tension). In order to enable prompt preventive action, a GSM-based wireless alert is activated to alert connected devices, such as smartphones or smartwatches, when these forces surpass the NIOSH safety limits of ±3400 N. The belt's ergonomic shape, lightweight, breathable material, and adjustable straps offer comfort and practicality. By fusing digital input with mechanical assistance, it functions as an intelligent assistive gadget for office workers, rehabilitation patients, and industrial workers. With real-time, quantitative monitoring, the prototype shows great promise in lowering occupational back injuries and promoting physiotherapeutic recovery. |
| AUTHOR | RITHIN P. VALI, USHA M Department of Computer Science, Jain Institute of Technology, Davanagere, India |
| VOLUME | 180 |
| DOI | DOI: 10.15680/IJIRCCE.2026.1401085 |
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