Development of accelerometry to assist in vestibular dysfunction examinations and to reduce falls
Director of Study: Prof. Reza Saatchi
Additional Information: Open to all students; self-funded/governments sponsored/industry funded.
All studies are innovative, aiming to meet a read unmet need in medical engineering. Most are in collaboration with industry and hospitals
Summary
Maintenance of correct balance is essential to enable safe walking. Multiple mechanisms are involved as part of human balance operation and a dysfunction in one or more of these can affect the ability of a person to maintain correct balance.
In this study we will develop accelerometry techniques in order to accurately measure the body's posture and movements and use signal processing and artificial intelligence methods to analyse and interpret the information. The information from the accelerometry measurement will be used as part of a feedback mechanism to reduce fall in subjects with balance dysfunctions.
The work is primarily suited for graduates with a degree or MSc in electronics, physics, mathematics, computing, mechanics or related subjects.