PEOPLE INVOLVED FROM BSS
PERSONALIZED ANALYSIS OF 3D KINEMATICS, KINETICS AND DYNAMIC INTERACTION OF DAILY-LIFE HUMAN MOVEMENTS USING SPARSE CONFIGURATIONS OF INERTIAL SENSORS
Inertial measurement units (IMUs) have gained popularity for the analysis of human movement. Traditionally, optical motion capture systems are used in the study of human movement. However, these systems are costly, and time-consuming and limit the applicability to dedicated (lab) spaces. In contrast, IMUs are small, lightweight, cost-effective and allow for use outside the laboratory. Therefore, IMUs have enormous potential in improving the applicability, user-friendliness, and accessibility of human movement analysis.
The x-double-dot project is a collaboration between Movella, a world leader in the field of inertial sensor technology for biomechanical applications, and the Biomedical Signals and Systems (BSS) group of the University of Twente. Together, we aim to create new concepts that will allow for the personalized analysis of human movements in application areas such as sports and rehabilitation. We strive to analyze 3D kinematics, kinetics, and dynamic interactions with a minimal set of IMUs.
This research is supported by the Dutch Top Sector program High-Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM), a program designed to challenge researchers and companies to jointly develop knowledge for technological breakthroughs and innovative applications.