Article: Armada International
Tactilus Sensors Relieve Pressure
The double-edged sword of the body armour issue � weight vs. protection � is being revisited by a team of designers and engineers, with a view to relieving the stress and strain of wearing body armour for extended periods. Sensor Products Inc. has developed a body mapping pressure system called Tactilus® that highlights pressure points that develop when a soldier wearing body armour is performing his normal tasks and when in highly active situations. The project is being run through a contract with the US Air Force and is directed by KDH Defense Systems. Edge Product Development is using human factors engineering experience to design armour systems that eliminate the �hot spots� that produce excessive pressure on the soldier�s body.

