Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Equilibrium and Balance

Equilibrium and Balance

The inner ear assumes dual functionalities of auditory perception and equilibrium maintenance. The vestibule is the organ responsible for balance. This organ contains mechanoreceptors, specifically hair cells, endowed with stereocilia, which aid in deciphering information regarding the position and motion of our heads. Two intrinsic components, the utricle and saccule, help perceive head position, while the semicircular canals track head movement. Neurological messages initiated in the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Burn patients' experiences of virtual reality for acute pain management during burn dressing.

Evidence-based nursing·2026

Same author

Supporting access and engagement in mental health services for people with learning disabilities: the need for standardised awareness.

Evidence-based nursing·2026

Same author

Wearable Camera-Based Dietary Assessment of Mother-Father Dyads in Urban and Rural Households in Ghana.

Current developments in nutrition·2026

Same author

Eating architecture components and their associations with BMI in urban and rural Ghanaian mothers, fathers, children, and adolescents, assessed using a wearable camera: A cross-sectional study.

Chronobiology international·2026

Same author

FRIENDS GUI: A Graphical User Interface for Data Collection and Visualization of Vaping Behavior from a Passive Vaping Monitor.

Journal of open research software·2026

Same author

Controlling Electrode-Electrolyte Interactions to Enhance Capacitance.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Automatic recognition of postural allocations.

Edward Sazonov¹, Vidya Krishnamurthy, Oleksandr Makeyev

¹Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA. esazonov@cias.clarkson.edu

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference

|November 16, 2007

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a shoe-based device for automatically recognizing posture, like standing or sitting. This technology aids in behavioral modification by tracking activity thermogenesis and minimizing sedentary time.

More Related Videos

Sit-to-stand-and-walk from 120% Knee Height: A Novel Approach to Assess Dynamic Postural Control Independent of Lead-limb

Sit-to-stand-and-walk from 120% Knee Height: A Novel Approach to Assess Dynamic Postural Control Independent of Lead-limb

Published on: August 30, 2016

Postural Organization of Gait Initiation for Biomechanical Analysis Using Force Platform Recordings

Postural Organization of Gait Initiation for Biomechanical Analysis Using Force Platform Recordings

Published on: July 26, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Sit-to-stand-and-walk from 120% Knee Height: A Novel Approach to Assess Dynamic Postural Control Independent of Lead-limb

Sit-to-stand-and-walk from 120% Knee Height: A Novel Approach to Assess Dynamic Postural Control Independent of Lead-limb

Published on: August 30, 2016

Postural Organization of Gait Initiation for Biomechanical Analysis Using Force Platform Recordings

Postural Organization of Gait Initiation for Biomechanical Analysis Using Force Platform Recordings

Published on: July 26, 2022

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Wearable Technology
Human Activity Recognition

Background:

Daily energy expenditure is significantly influenced by non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT).
Minimizing prolonged static postures (e.g., prolonged sitting) is crucial for health and metabolic regulation.
Automatic posture recognition offers potential for behavioral interventions to manage sedentary lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a shoe-based device and pattern recognition methodology for automatic recognition of postural allocations (standing, sitting).
To assess the feasibility of integrating this technology into everyday footwear.
To evaluate the efficiency and reliability of the proposed system for monitoring posture.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel shoe-based sensing device incorporating inexpensive technology.
Implementation of a pattern recognition methodology for analyzing sensor data to classify postures.
Experimental validation of the system's performance in recognizing different postural states.

Main Results:

The proposed shoe-based device and methodology demonstrated high efficiency in recognizing postural allocations.
Experimental results confirmed the reliability of the system for distinguishing between postures like standing and sitting.
The use of inexpensive technology facilitates practical implementation within footwear.

Conclusions:

The developed shoe-based system offers a reliable and efficient method for automatic postural allocation recognition.
This technology has the potential to be integrated into footwear for unobtrusive, long-term monitoring of daily activities.
The findings support the use of this approach in behavioral modification programs targeting sedentary behavior and energy expenditure.