Optical Fiber Goniometer

for Human Joint measurement

Group Members: Guide:
Sonal Yadav Dr. Arpit Rawankar
Vishal Yadav
Tejas Patil
 Flow of presentation

Introduction Objective Methodology Prototype Results Conclusion

 INTRODUCTION
• Precise measurement of human joint angles is crucial for medical
diagnostics and rehabilitation.

• Traditional mechanical goniometers face challenges with

complex joint structures due to the body's lack of flat surfaces.

• Optical fiber goniometer emerges as an innovative solution for

accurate joint angle measurement.

• Unlike mechanical goniometers, optical fiber goniometers

leverage the unique properties of optical fibers.
 Objectives

Develop a highly accurate measuring instrument for

human joint angles.

Ensure the optical fiber goniometer is user-friendly,

portable, and easy to use.

Optimize the design and functionality of the optical

fiber goniometer based on feedback.
 METHODOLOGY

Requirement Prototype Calibration

Measuring
Analysis Development and Validation
 Components

● Optical bread board: 60cm x 45cm

● Optical Fiber: core 8 micrometer

● Laser: 650 nm, 30mW

● Photo detector: BPW34

● Arduino Uno

● LabView Software
Optical Breadboard
LabView Model
LabView Simulation
 Prototype
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* Mohamed, Abeer & Baba, Jennifer & Beyea, James & Landry, John & Sexton, Andrew & McGibbon, Chris. (2012).
Comparison of Strain-Gage and Fiber-Optic Goniometry for Measuring Knee Kinematics During Activities of Daily Living and
Exercise. Journal of biomechanical engineering. 134. 084502. 10.1115/1.4007094.
 Empirical Results
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 Future Work:

• To fit the complete system in

sleeve of shirt for continuous
joint measurement.
 Conclusion
• We have implemented testing model and measured the bending
angle of goniometer based on the bending losses of optical fiber.

• In future, we have to implement this model for continuous

measurement of human joint angle for measuring the improvement
of the injury.
Thank You!!