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Sensor-enabled simulations for the clinical breast exam

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Project Overview

Dr. Shlomi Laufer from the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital has requested the fabrication and testing of pressure sensing elements to be incorporated in a clinical breast exam model. These elements will measure the pressure and location of an examiner’s touch during the training for clinical breast exams. His lab is currently collecting data using an FSR plate interfaced with a computer. This method is functional, but has limitations because of its location beneath the entire breast model. Due to these limitations, Dr. Laufer has requested that an additional system be designed and attached underneath the outer, skin liner of the model. The sensors should determine both the pressure and the location of the touch while remaining undetectable to the user.

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Clair Kurzynski, Lauren Stopfer, Kristen Rasske, Megan Platner
Clair Kurzynski, Lauren Stopfer, Kristen Rasske, Megan Platner

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Team Members

  • Kristen Rasske - Team Leader
  • Clair Kurzynski - Communicator
  • Megan Platner - BSAC & BPAG
  • Lauren Stopfer - BWIG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. John Webster - Advisor
  • Dr. Shlomi Laufer - Client

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