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The next KE Hub online Triage Workshop will be presented by The Vita Group.
Using pressure mapping, heat dissipation and indentation to determine a comfort rating for mattresses
The Vita Group is a manufacturer of polyurethane foam which is commonly used in mattresses. We have an in-house facility where we perform mechanical tests to measure properties such as interface pressure (between the body and the mattress), temperature, humidity and deformation, and explore physical differences in the properties of different foams. This generates a lot of data which we believe could be used to improve user experience.
This project can be viewed in two different ways. We would like help to analyse and interpret the data we collect from our testing facility, linking the various foam properties together and creating a comfort rating (e.g. a traffic light system). We would also be open to the use of mathematical modelling to determine the properties of different types of foam (e.g. airflow through foams of different densities).
Academic mathematical scientists from KE Hub partner university departments are invited to take part in these workshops. If you would like to attend, please contact your local KE Champion to receive the meeting link or get in touch with the organisers, Lauren Hyndman and Diwei Zhou.
KE Hub Triage Workshops are informal discussion sessions where one B.I.G. Partner presents a challenge they are currently facing, with the aim of determining:
- What, if any, mathematical sciences approaches can be used to address the challenge?
- Who from the mathematical sciences community would like to take on the challenge?
- What mechanisms are most appropriate for driving the challenge forward?
The purpose of these workshops is to allow the B.I.G. Partner to engage directly with academic mathematical scientists to probe the scientific content of their proposed challenge. The environment is relaxed and interactive, and we encourage questions, clarifications and discussions throughout. You can find information on all upcoming and past workshops here.