Assessment of walking quality by using Inertial Measurement Units

K. Saito, M. Zecca, S. Sessa, Z. Lin, L. Bartolomeo, S. Cosentino, K. Petersen, H. Ishii, T. Ikai, A. Takanishi

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Abstract

A device for the gait analysis during a long-distance walking is important for the correct assessment of patients during the rehabilitation. This device should be able to measure all gait parameters in a single unit. In addition, it is required that the measurement system is not spatially constrained. In our group, we have been developing a new wireless system, namely WB-4R, composed of Inertial Measurement Units, to be used in rehabilitation centers for gait analysis that is cheap, small, and relatively maintenance-free. This paper presents the results of a pilot study conducted with healthy subjects. The system was able to detect the gait phase and provide frequency analysis of the angular velocity and acceleration of the lower limbs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2012 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Systems, ICIES 2012
Pages13-18
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Dec 1
Event2012 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Systems, ICIES 2012 - Alexandria, Egypt
Duration: 2012 Dec 72012 Dec 9

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2012 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Systems, ICIES 2012

Conference

Conference2012 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Systems, ICIES 2012
Country/TerritoryEgypt
CityAlexandria
Period12/12/712/12/9

Keywords

  • Gait Phase Detection
  • Gait Rehabilitation
  • Inertial Sensor
  • Walking pattern

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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