Conductivity of hydrogel with rubber silicone in NMES device

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of combining silicone with hydrogel to create a wrist strap for a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device. Participants explore the conductivity of hydrogel in relation to NMES functionality and assess the durability of the hydrogel-silicone combination. Key considerations include the electrical stimulation effectiveness and the physical resilience of the materials when used together in wearable technology.

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  • Understanding of NMES device functionality
  • Knowledge of hydrogel properties and applications
  • Familiarity with silicone materials and their electrical characteristics
  • Insights into wearable technology design principles
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  • Research the electrical conductivity of various hydrogel formulations
  • Investigate the mechanical properties of silicone when combined with hydrogels
  • Explore existing applications of NMES in wearable devices
  • Study the long-term durability of hydrogel in wearable technology
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Engineers, product designers, and researchers involved in the development of wearable medical devices, particularly those focused on neuromuscular stimulation technologies.

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I have a question in regards to a neuromuscular device. Can silicone be combined with hydrogel or the rubber silicone encased in hydrogel to form a wrist watch strap combined with a NMES device. If this is possible how would the hydrogel conduct the NMES device and what is the durability of having encasing of the hydrogel around the silicone and the durability of combining the two together?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Anna
I have a question in regards to a neuromuscular device. Can silicone be combined with hydrogel or the rubber silicone encased in hydrogel to form a wrist watch strap combined with a NMES device. If this is possible how would the hydrogel conduct the NMES device and what is the durability of having encasing of the hydrogel around the silicone and the durability of combining the two together?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Anna
 
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Can you say why you would want to electrically stimulate the wrist? Seems like an unusual place to apply electrical stimulation...

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