Pioneering advanced sensing technology for greater precision in joint replacement surgery.
Joint replacement surgery demands precision. Understanding how forces are distributed within an artificial joint can support surgical decision-making and help address challenges associated with implant performance.
THE JOINT. A COMPLEX BALANCE OF FORCES.ArtioSense is developing thin, conformable microfluidic sensors capable of measuring forces across curved surfaces.
Designed to accommodate complex geometries.
Engineered to measure forces in demanding environments.
Developed to provide valuable force measurement information.
Illustrative sensing zones. Not a clinical reading or a representation of device performance.
Discover the science and engineering behind ArtioSense's force-sensing technology.
ARTIOSENSE / THE TECHNOLOGY FILMDeveloped with precision orthopaedic surgery in mind, our technology is intended to support joint replacement and intraoperative force assessment.
Sensitive microfluidic structures respond to applied force.
Changes within the sensors can be translated into quantitative measurements.
Force measurements are intended to support surgical assessment and decision-making.
Investigational technology in development. Not presented as an approved clinical product.
Born from interdisciplinary research at the University of Cambridge, ArtioSense brings materials science, biophysics and surgical practice together.
L. Ives, A. Pace, F. Bor, Q. Jing, T. Wade, J. Cama, V. Khanduja and S. Kar-Narayan.
Materials & Design, Volume 219
Read the publicationFour co-founders. An intersection of science, engineering and clinical understanding.
Co-founder / Materials science
Professor of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge. Her research brings together functional materials, advanced manufacturing and sensing technologies. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2024.
Co-founder / Orthopaedic surgery
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. A co-inventor of the core sensing technology, he brings clinical insight to the development of sensors for precision joint replacement.
Co-founder / Biophysics & microfluidics
A biophysicist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and expertise in microfluidic technologies for biosensing. A co-inventor of the core technology, he connects scientific discovery with sensor development.
Co-founder / Translational research
Translational Technology Manager at the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine. His research experience spans the NIH, UNC and McGill University, supporting the journey from research to application.
ArtioSense is advancing force-sensing innovation at the intersection of science, engineering and medicine.
