Title :
A new integrated kinematic sensor for the classification of sit-to-stand locomotion task
Author :
Costantini, Giovanni ; Carota, Massimo ; Maccioni, Giovanni ; Giansanti, Daniele
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Rome, Rome
Abstract :
In this paper we introduce a new kinematic sensor to evaluate the ability to rise from a chair by means of the sit-to-stand locomotion task. It is based on the analysis of the acceleration assessed by a homemade accelerometric transducer. Preliminary results show the feasibility of discriminating the rising from a chair fixed to different heights and the capability of distinguishing between pathological and non pathological parkinsonian subjects.
Keywords :
accelerometers; biomechanics; patient diagnosis; sensors; Parkinsonian subject; homemade accelerometric transducer; integrated kinematic sensor; sit-to-stand locomotion task; Acceleration; Accelerometers; Humans; Kinematics; Motion analysis; Pathology; Patient monitoring; Risk analysis; Transducers; Ultrasonic variables measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Advances in Sensors and Interface, 2007. IWASI 2007. 2nd International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Bari
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1245-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1245-7
DOI :
10.1109/IWASI.2007.4420005
