Estimation of the Center of Bodymass During Forward Stepping using Body Acceleration

The center of body mass (COM) calculation is a key factor in analyzing human postural control. In recent years there have been attempts to estimate the COM by body acceleration during standing. In this study, a parabolic model is used to estimate the COM trajectory during forward stepping, using the...

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Main Authors: Han, J., Betker, A.L., Szturm, T., Moussavi, Z.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceleration
accelerometer
Accelerometers
center of body mass
Cities and towns
forward stepping
genetic algorithm
Genetic algorithms
Leg
Legged locomotion
Motion estimation
Steady-state
Testing
USA Councils
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Summary:The center of body mass (COM) calculation is a key factor in analyzing human postural control. In recent years there have been attempts to estimate the COM by body acceleration during standing. In this study, a parabolic model is used to estimate the COM trajectory during forward stepping, using the body segments' accelerations, which were measured by inexpensive and portable accelerometers placed on the trunk and swing leg. Paced and voluntary forward stepping was performed on different support surfaces and with different speeds of stepping. Forward steps were extracted by analyzing the ankle marker position in vertical direction. The model was calibrated by genetic algorithm and tested on forward stepping data using the leave one out method. The results are encouraging for the use of the proposed model as a mean to estimate the COM trajectory during forward stepping
ISSN:1557-170X
DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.2006.260458