Essays about: "body sensor"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 99 essays containing the words body sensor.

  1. 21. 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. 22. IoT smart athletics : Boxing glove sensors implementing machine learning for an integrated training solution

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för naturvetenskap

    Author : Konstantinos Sosopoulos; Michael Tareke Woldu; [2021]
    Keywords : IoT; sensors; accelerometer; machine learning; gyroscope; Android; Bluetooth Low Energy;

    Abstract : It is very common in everyday life for people to use data generated by sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes, whether they are on the mobile phone, smartwatch or other smart devices, for analysis of their movement or tracking their habits. This study is focused on boxing, and proposes a test where the generated data are put through machine learning algorithms in order to output information on the type of punch thrown by the user. READ MORE

  4. 23. Microwave-Based Approach in Non-invasive Intra-Cranial Pressure Monitoring(nICP)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Kughan Krishnaswami; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In the past few decades, microwave technology has been playing a pivotal role in the medical field. This technique has paved the way for significant inventions for adapting from invasive to non-invasive methods. READ MORE

  5. 24. SOUNDMAT : A Sonic and Kinesthetic Tool for Architects

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Maria Nikoli; [2021]
    Keywords : sonic; sound; kinesthetic; kinesthesia; interactive; tool; physical computing; architecture; architects; embodied; interaction; multi-sensory; sensory;

    Abstract : This thesis project aims to bring together knowledge and methods from embodied interaction design in order to help architects expand their current repertoire of sketching tools and methods. As argued by Bernard Tschumi (1996) and Juhani Pallasmaa (2012), architecture is a sight-dominated design field, and architects are faced with the paradox of having to design embodied, multisensory experiences with visual means and from a disembodied perspective. READ MORE

  6. 25. LactateStat: Wearable Electronics and Software for Real-Time Lactate Monitoring in Sweat

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Emil Ekelund; [2021]
    Keywords : Sports Technology; Wearable; Potentiostat; Real-time; Lactate; Sweat; Idrottsteknologi; Bärbar; Potentiostat; Realtidsövervakning; Laktat; Svett;

    Abstract : Lactate is an important biomarker in sports and the lactate threshold concept is one of the best indicators of endurance performance in an athlete. However, to quantify the lactate threshold, an invasive method to take a blood sample must be used. READ MORE