ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER

This study presents a detailed analysis of gait trajectory and orientation using Time of Flight sensors and Inertial Measurement Units during controlled movement tests in a robotic walker. The tests were performed on three distinct path configurations: straight-line, rectangular, and le...

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Main Authors: SEGUÍ VERDÚ, Isabel, DUNAI, Larisa, SAVA, Lilia
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Published: Technical University of Moldova 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Engineering Science (Chişinău)
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Online Access:https://press.utm.md/index.php/jes/article/view/2024-31-4-02/02-pdf
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description This study presents a detailed analysis of gait trajectory and orientation using Time of Flight sensors and Inertial Measurement Units during controlled movement tests in a robotic walker. The tests were performed on three distinct path configurations: straight-line, rectangular, and lemniscate paths. The Time-of-Flight sensors measured changes in distance, while the Inertial Measurement Units captured yaw and orientation data. Notably, during sharp turns, the Time-of-Flight sensors detected significant distance fluctuations corresponding to the directional changes captured by the Inertial Measurement Units yaw data. The results highlight the effectiveness of combining Time of Flight and Inertial Measurement Units data to track stable movement, detect sudden turns, and monitor orientation adjustments in complex trajectories. This combined approach can offer critical insights for gait analysis, rehabilitation, and robotics navigation.
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spelling doaj-art-82f73b57ebd549e3acd4e7990a46918e2025-08-20T03:15:35ZengTechnical University of MoldovaJournal of Engineering Science (Chişinău)2587-34742587-34822024-12-01XXXI42232https://doi.org/10.52326/jes.utm.2024.31(4).02ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKERSEGUÍ VERDÚ, Isabel0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5976-3348DUNAI, Larisa1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5076-0695SAVA, Lilia2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4318-9486Universitat Politècnica de València, C/Camino de Vera s/N. Valencia, 46022, SpainUniversitat Politècnica de València, C/Camino de Vera s/N. Valencia, 46022, SpainTechnical University of Moldova, 168 Stefan cel Mare, Blvd., Chisinau, Republic of MoldovaThis study presents a detailed analysis of gait trajectory and orientation using Time of Flight sensors and Inertial Measurement Units during controlled movement tests in a robotic walker. The tests were performed on three distinct path configurations: straight-line, rectangular, and lemniscate paths. The Time-of-Flight sensors measured changes in distance, while the Inertial Measurement Units captured yaw and orientation data. Notably, during sharp turns, the Time-of-Flight sensors detected significant distance fluctuations corresponding to the directional changes captured by the Inertial Measurement Units yaw data. The results highlight the effectiveness of combining Time of Flight and Inertial Measurement Units data to track stable movement, detect sudden turns, and monitor orientation adjustments in complex trajectories. This combined approach can offer critical insights for gait analysis, rehabilitation, and robotics navigation.https://press.utm.md/index.php/jes/article/view/2024-31-4-02/02-pdfwalkerrollatorsensorsinertial measurement unitstim e-of-f light sensors
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ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
Journal of Engineering Science (Chişinău)
walker
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title ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
title_full ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
title_fullStr ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
title_full_unstemmed ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
title_short ADVANCEMENTS IN SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS WALKER
title_sort advancements in sensor technology for autonomous walker
topic walker
rollator
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inertial measurement units
tim e-of-f light sensors
url https://press.utm.md/index.php/jes/article/view/2024-31-4-02/02-pdf
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