emed®
Barefoot pressure platforms
See how pressure is distributed beneath the bare foot during standing and movement.
Gait analysis, foot function and barefoot assessment
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Pressure distribution measurement
Accurate Pressure Mapping Systems
Map local loads between foot, footwear, hand, seat, support surface, prosthesis and product interface
Choose your measurement system
The right sensor for your question.
From barefoot assessment to complex contact surfaces, start with the interface you need to understand.
pedar®
In-shoe pressure insoles
Measure local pressure inside footwear during repeated steps and everyday movement.
Footwear, orthotics and sports biomechanics
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pliance®
Surface pressure sensor mats
Map contact pressure across hard, soft and curved surfaces with flexible sensor mats.
Seating, support surfaces and product interfaces
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manugraphy®
Hand pressure and grip analysis
Measure how the fingers, thumb and palm contribute to grip, beyond total hand force.
Hand-function research and grip assessment
Explore manugraphyCompare the systems at a glance
| System | Measurement interface | Your measurement question |
|---|---|---|
| emed | Foot to platform | Where is plantar loading concentrated? |
| pedar | Foot to footwear | How does a shoe or orthosis change loading? |
| pliance | Body or object to surface | How is load shared across the contact surface? |
| manugraphy | Hand to sensor cylinder | Which regions of the hand contribute to grip? |
Make local loading visible
What is pressure mapping?
Pressure mapping shows how pressure is distributed across a contact surface. A sensor array records local values, revealing pressure peaks and loading patterns that a single total-force value cannot describe.
That spatial detail helps you compare footwear, evaluate support surfaces and investigate how contact changes during movement.
Pressure measurement questions
- Locate pressure peaks
- Find where local loading is concentrated.
- Compare contact patterns
- Assess how different designs distribute pressure.
- Follow change over time
- Examine how loading evolves during a task.
Clinical, research and engineering applications
Bring your measurement challenge.
Choose a system around the person, product and movement you need to study.
Automotive and product design
Study contact pressure at seats, controls and human-product interfaces.
Hand function and ergonomics
Investigate regional hand loading during standardized gripping tasks.
Equipment and saddle fit
Assess local loading in cycle saddles, helmets, gloves and equestrian equipment.
Measurement quality and research
Look beyond the pressure picture.
Sensor calibration, surface fit and a consistent measurement protocol all matter when you compare results.
Calibrated sensing
novel systems use capacitive sensor technology with calibration procedures matched to the measurement system.
Application-specific fit
Select the platform, insole, mat or grip interface around the surface and task being measured.
Published research
Review studies, methods and measurement contexts alongside the technical information for each system.
Explore the publication lists
emedBarefoot pressure and foot function
pedarIn-shoe loading and footwear
plianceSeating, ergonomics and interfaces
manugraphyRegional hand force and grip
Measurement quality
What to consider when mapping pressure?
The sensor principle matters. novel pressure systems use calibrated capacitive sensor matrices because pressure maps need reproducible values across many measurement cells, often during dynamic and static loading in the same test.
Individual calibration
Each sensor element should be calibrated so local pressure values can be trusted across the matrix.
Low drift and hysteresis
Stable response helps repeated gait, grip, seating and product tests remain comparable.
Surface conformability
Flexible sensors should fit curved and soft surfaces without creating a new pressure point.
Synchronized data
Pressure maps become more useful when paired with video, motion capture, EMG or other lab systems.
Measurement in practice
See the systems in action.
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Nearly 50 years of novel measurement expertise.
Since 1978, novel has developed pressure and force measurement technology for research, healthcare, sport and industry.
Before you choose
Pressure measurement questions, answered.
Start with the measurement task. Then match the sensor and configuration to it.
Discuss your applicationWhat is pressure mapping?
Pressure mapping measures how pressure is distributed across a contact surface. An array of sensors records local values, creating a map that shows where pressure is concentrated and how the pattern changes during a measurement.
What is the difference between emed and pedar?
emed measures barefoot pressure on a platform. pedar uses sensor insoles to measure pressure between the foot and footwear. Choose emed for the barefoot view and pedar to evaluate loading inside shoes or with an orthosis.
Explore pedar in-shoe measurementWhich system measures seating and curved surfaces?
pliance uses flexible, elastic pressure sensor mats for hard, soft and curved interfaces. Applications include wheelchair cushions, mattresses, car seats, saddles, prosthetic sockets and equipment fit. The sensor configuration depends on the surface and measurement task.
Explore pliance surface measurementHow does manugraphy differ from a grip dynamometer?
A conventional grip dynamometer measures total grip force. manugraphy records the distribution of pressure and force across regions of the hand, helping show the contribution of individual fingers, the thumb and the palm.
Explore manugraphy hand assessmentWhy does sensor calibration matter?
Calibration relates a sensor's response to an applied pressure. Individual sensor calibration helps make local values comparable across the sensor array. The appropriate calibration procedure and measurement protocol depend on the selected system.
Your next measurement starts here
Tell us what you need to measure.
Discuss your contact surface, movement task and data requirements directly with the novel team.
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