Pre-impact fall detection: optimal sensor positioning based on a machine learning paradigm.

The aim of this study was to identify the best subset of body segments that provides for a rapid and reliable detection of the transition from steady walking to a slipping event. Fifteen healthy young subjects managed unexpected perturbations during walking. Whole-body 3D kinematics was recorded and...

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Main Authors: Dario Martelli, Fiorenzo Artoni, Vito Monaco, Angelo Maria Sabatini, Silvestro Micera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3962372?pdf=render