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Alternative devices for the quantification of human motion.

Amy R Sipp1, Blair A Rowley

  • 1Department of Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435, USA. sipp.4@wright.edu

Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering
|April 28, 2009
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Accelerometers and gyroscopes offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional force platforms and video tracking for measuring human motion. These sensors demonstrate high accuracy, correlating well with established methods for fall risk assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Motion Analysis
  • Wearable Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Traditional methods like force platforms and video tracking are effective but costly and bulky.
  • Identifying characteristics of individuals with recurring falls is crucial for intervention.
  • Postural sway is a key indicator linked to fall risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review alternative methods for quantifying postural motion.
  • To assess the validity of accelerometers and gyroscopes compared to established systems.
  • To highlight advancements in wearable sensor technology for human movement analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies utilizing accelerometers and gyroscopes for human motion measurement.
  • Comparison of data from inertial sensors with video tracking systems.

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  • Analysis of signal processing techniques, such as high-pass filtering.

    • Main Results:

    • Accelerometers and gyroscopes show high correlation with video tracking methods (up to 0.98).
    • Measurements of lower leg motion using these sensors are particularly accurate.
    • Signal drift complications have been successfully addressed through filtering techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Accelerometers and gyroscopes are viable and acceptable tools for human motion measurement.
    • These sensors provide a practical and accurate alternative for assessing fall risk factors.
    • Advancements enable reliable quantification of postural control using wearable technology.