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> The next big leap is the integration of cheap wireless force sensors in objects themselves. This will provide realtime design feedback in the field, so not ju
by metaphor 10y ago
> The next big leap is the integration of cheap wireless force sensors in objects themselves. This will provide realtime design feedback in the field, so not just early detection of failures but root cause analysis of the design flaws themselves.
I'm aware of at least one team working towards a similar goal[1]...although cost effective (as opposed to cheap) may be more appropriate to describe it.
[1] http://www.secnav.navy.mil/innovation/Documents/2016/05/SEAMTeam.pdf http://www.secnav.navy.mil/innovation/Documents/2016/05/SEAM...
- sitkack 10y agoCool. Yeah, I have been thinking of ways to build passive circuits into structures so they can be actively scanned by light, rf, etc. Modulate the return pulse based on the value being measured. Measuring internal forces on a parts of a crankshaft, piston connection rod, fan blade, etc would be amazing. Could actively derate a machine based on internal part fatigue. Now if we could have internal sensors using TDR we could spot cracks as they form.