Advancing Biomechanics: Utilizing IMU Sensor Technology to Quantify Ground Reaction Forces and Temporal Parameters
摘要
This paper presents the remarkable capabilities of the Equilibrium (EQ) system, developed by the authors, towards accurately capturing kinetic and temporal data for various activities. The EQ system demonstrated its superiority over existing devices as documented in the literature through a comprehensive study. Notably, it overcomes the limitations of traditional gait analysis labs by offering a cost-effective, time-efficient, portable, and scalable solution. The findings highlight the significant advancements achieved by the EQ system in the field of gait analysis, providing a practical and comprehensive solution for diverse applications. The key contributions of this paper will show the capabilities of the Equilibrium (EQ) system by addressing all the major drawbacks of the functionalities as compared to a standard gait/biomechanics analysis lab, computing Vertical Ground Reaction Force (VGRF) for multiple activities with better accuracy than the other wearable solutions presented in the literature and computes temporal parameters such as stance-swing times in a gait test and full-body air time in a jump test.