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VENUSTRON
| With computer control, this motor-driven sensor unit automatically presses down on surfaces such as those of muscle and skin to provide a continuous stream of simultaneous stiffness, pressure, and depression data in real time.
This type has been used for studies about the effects of cosmetics on the skin and for research on muscle fatigue and lactic acid buildup during athletic training. The
Venus Handyis a simple and portable version that has been developed with product promotion and personal evaluation in mind.
The probe can be hand-held, but it is highly recommended that a stand, such as the one pictured at right, be used whenever possible for steadier measurements. This
optional stand, which allows for 360 degree rotation at any angle, was developed by Axiom engineers and is available for purchase together with the Venustron or separately. Please
click hereor on the thumbnail for more information!
For more information on the Venustron, including how it works, data display and interpretation, and sample data, please click here.
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Venustron specifications:
- Head Diameter: 40 mm
- Tip Diameter: 5 mm
- Maximum Depth: 10 mm
- Time Cycle: adjustable from 0.25 to 10 seconds
- Frequency: 57 kHz
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Below are publications for which this sensor has been used. Click
here
for a complete list of Biosensor research publications.
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SAKAI S., SASAI S., ENDO Y., MATSUE K., TAGAMI H., INOUE S.
Characterization of the physical properties of the stratum corneum by a new tactile sensor.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000; 6: 128-134.
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KATAYAMA H., INADA J.
Evaluation of muscle fatigue in the masseter muscle using a tactile sensor. [English abstract, graphs and tables]
Shika Igaku (Journal of the Osaka Odontology Society)
, 2000 Mar; 63 (1): 23-32.
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KOYAMA H., KOMEDA T., FUNAKUBO H., TAGAMI H., TAKAHASHI M., YANAI M
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Research on the measurement of the water content of the stratum corneum and the skin hardness. Presented at the 12th Bioengineering Conference, Kanazawa City, Japan; Association for Machine Engineering in Japan [No. 99-37], January 11-12, 2000. [Japanese only]
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NISHIKAWA K., MURAKAMI K. Effect of bathing on the stiffness of shoulder muscle.
Ningen Kougaku, 2000; 36: 318-319. [Japanese only]
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KONDOU T., KOYAMA H., KOMEDA, T., UCHIDA, T., MIYAGI, M., FUNAKUBO, H. Study on measurement of skin hardness. Technology for the Support of People's Health and Welfare Forum '99 Publication (Feb. 27, 1999). This was also presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Cosmetic Researchers of Japan in Osaka on June 17, 1999. [Japanese only].
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