Application of Hydrogel-Based Flexible Pressure Sensing Film in Smart Taekwondo Protective Gear
Yi Men, Zhiyong Zhang · Atlantic Academic Press Limited · 2025
Hydrogel-based flexible pressure sensing films offer innovative solutions for smart Taekwondo protective gear through advanced motion monitoring technology.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Hydrogel films exhibit excellent flexibility and biocompatibility.
- The study optimizes film preparation and conductive network strategies.
- A distributed sensing network design is proposed for impact monitoring.
- Simulated impact tests confirm accurate quantification of striking force.
- The technology provides a new pathway for flexible sensing in competitive sports.
What's new
The research presents a novel application of hydrogel-based sensing technology specifically tailored for high-dynamic impact monitoring in sports.
Limitations
The abstract does not mention real-world testing beyond simulations or the scalability of the technology.
Commercial context
The technology is still in the simulation phase and has not been demonstrated in real-world applications.
Publication
- Publisher
- Atlantic Academic Press Limited
- Publication date
- November 28, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
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