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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Walker assistive devices are crucial for mobility but improper use can lead to risks.
  • Monitoring walker usage can enhance user safety and device effectiveness.
  • Existing monitoring solutions may lack comprehensive risk assessment capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a novel measurement system for monitoring walker assistive device usage.
  • To identify and quantify two key risk indicators: force unbalance and motor incoordination.
  • To provide real-time feedback for guiding users towards correct and safe device utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of load cells on walker legs to measure force unbalance.
  • Utilization of an optical sensor for distance data, synchronized with force measurements.
  • Development of a system with Bluetooth connectivity for local data supervision.
  • Inclusion of calibration procedures and experimental validation.

Main Results:

  • The developed system successfully measures force unbalance and estimates motor incoordination.
  • Experimental results demonstrate the system's capability to monitor walker usage patterns.
  • The Bluetooth link facilitates convenient local data access and supervision.

Conclusions:

  • The presented measurement system offers a viable approach to monitor walker assistive device usage.
  • Quantifying force unbalance and motor incoordination can significantly improve user safety and comfort.
  • This technology has the potential to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and reduce fall risks.