The Crushinator - Working Toward a Wearable Blood Pressure Watch

The video introduces a machine called the Crushinator, used to apply controlled pressure. It tests silicone pads for a new device to monitor blood pressure, mimicking the pressure of blood in an artery. Researchers aim to build a model arm with a fake artery to design a wearable blood pressure monitor.

What is the primary function of the machine called the Crushinator?

• To measure the weight of objects

• To crush objects into small pieces

• To heat objects to a specific temperature

• To apply controlled pressure to objects

What role does the silicone pad play in the new device being tested?

• It provides a hard surface for testing

• It simulates the soft tissue in a wrist

• It acts as a sensor for temperature changes

• It measures the electrical conductivity of blood

How do thin optical fibers contribute to the device's functionality?

• They measure subtle changes in pressure

• They enhance the color of the silicone

• They provide structural support

• They transmit electrical signals

What is the purpose of building a physical model of a human arm?

• To study the anatomy of the human arm

• To test the durability of the silicone

• To create a realistic prosthetic limb

• To design a new type of blood pressure monitor

What is the intended use of the new blood pressure monitor being developed?

• To be placed on the chest

• To be attached to the ankle

• To be worn on the wrist like a watch

• To be implanted inside the body