A High-Fidelity Phantom for Pelvic Floor Examination Training and Device Testing

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Bristol
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 12, 2021
End Date	Sep 11, 2025
Duration	1,460 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2594577`

Grant Description

This project aims to develop an affordable soft robotic phantom for the purpose of PF clinician/ physiotherapist training and demonstration to patients as well as for PF device testing. The phantom will demonstrate the contraction and relaxation of the musculature and the dynamics between the relevant

anatomy, informed by professionals in the medical field. Drawing on state-of-the-art soft robotics research, this project will explore artificial muscles, smart sensing and stiffness variation.