Estimating intensity of physical activity: a comparison of wearable accelerometer and gyro sensors and 3 sensor locations

Juha Pärkkä, Miikka Ermes, Kari Antila, Mark van Gils, Ari Mänttäri, Heikki Nieminen

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    Abstract

    Automatic estimation of physical activity using wearable sensors can be used for promotion of a healthier lifestyle. In this study, accelerometers and gyroscopes attached to ankle, wrist and hip were used to estimate intensity of physical activity. The estimates are compared to metabolic equivalent (MET) obtained from a portable cardiopulmonary exercise testing system. Data from common everyday tasks and exercise were collected with 11 subjects. The tasks include, e.g., ironing, vacuuming, walking, running and cycling on exercise bicycle (ergometer). The strongest linear correlation with metabolic equivalent was obtained with the tri-axial accelerometer attached to the ankle (r=0.86).
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
    Pages1511-1514
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4244-0788-0
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-0787-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    Event29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Lyon, France
    Duration: 22 Aug 200726 Aug 2007

    Publication series

    SeriesAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
    Volume29
    ISSN1557-170X

    Conference

    Conference29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityLyon
    Period22/08/0726/08/07

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