Journal article
Validation of custom wearable sensors to measure angle kinematics: A technical report
CP Walmsley, W Xu, C Ortega-Sanchez, A Campbell, C Imms, C Elliott, SA Williams
Health and Technology | SPRINGER HEIDELBERG | Published : 2019
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of custom designed wearable sensors when compared to a robotic device to measure i) peak angles in a single plane (flexion/extension) and ii) the extent of error associated with speed of movement. Two experimental procedures were undertaken; i) one wearable sensor was mounted on the arm of a step motor that simulated wrist flexion/extension at the speed of 90°/s with the other wearable sensor static (flat surface); and ii) two wearable sensors were each mounted on a step motor which was programmed to move at two movement speeds 30°/s and 90°/s. When compared to pre-determined angles of the robotic device, the wearable sensors detected..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research was completed with support from the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship and Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. A grant was awarded from the Australian Catholic University to fund the development of the wearable sensors.