Essays about: "Shimmer"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Shimmer.

  1. 1. A comparative study to explore the advantages of passive exoskeletons by monitoring the muscle activity of workers

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Arifur Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeletons; Shimmer Sensor; EMG Signal;

    Abstract : Manufacturing and construction workers undertake physically strenuous activities increasing the risk of health problems, disability, and sick leave, leading to lower job attractiveness and job candidate scarcity. In the EU, up to 44 million workers are affected by workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a total annual cost of more than €240 billion. READ MORE

  3. 2. Contact-free Cognitive Load Classification based on Psycho-Physiological Parameters

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Rikard Gestlöf; Johannes Sörman; [2019]
    Keywords : AI; Cognitve Load; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Cognitive load (CL) is a concept that describes the relationship between the cognitive demands from a task and the environment the task is taking place in, which influences the user’s cognitive resources. High cognitive load leads to higher chance of a mistake while a user is performing a task. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating Bluetooth Radio for Physiological Monitoring

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Aymen AL-Ramadan; [2018]
    Keywords : Shimmer; Bluetooth Physiological sensor;

    Abstract : Globally, population numbers are growing, and the lifespan of the elderly is increasing. Therefore, this phenomenon requires that society commit more money, facilities, and staff for health care. READ MORE

  5. 4. Software platform for gait evaluation using MATLAB and off-the-shelf MEMS sensors

    University essay from KTH/Medicinsk teknik

    Author : Oscar Svantesson; [2013]
    Keywords : MEMS Gait Parkinsson Matlab Biomechanics Stride;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a real time software program written in MATLAB using off-the-self MEMS sensors from Shimmer-Research®. Parallel to the software development, a proof of concept was conducted using the produced program to quantify stride length, stride length variance and stride time for patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. READ MORE

  6. 5. Real-Time Gait Analysis Algorithm for Patient Activity Detection to Understand and Respond to the Movements

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : Inam-ul-Haq ; Adnan Jalil; [2012]
    Keywords : Parkinson s disease; Gait Analysis; Movement Disorder; Wireless Sensors;

    Abstract : Context: Most of the patients suffering from any neurological disorder pose ambulatory disturbance at any stage of disease which may result in falling without showing any warning sign and every patient is different from another. So there is a need to develop a mechanism to detect shaky motion. READ MORE