Multi-dimensional tracking of gait using Doppler SONAR

Project Description: In a previous project Forrest Gamble developed the physics to track objects in three dimensions using Doppler SONAR. The next phase of this research is to track a person walking across a room to obtain the vector velocity of the person's center of mass or torso motion. The ultimate goal is to measure gait for a person walking - stride length and other gait parameters that are derived from speed measured with the SONAR. Because the Doppler measures the component of velocity towards the transducer, the measured velocity must be corrected for the walk angle relative to the SONAR bean direction.

Desired Student Qualifications: Physics or Engineering majors or students otherwise interested in health of people and gait kinematics, exercise science.

Project Timeline: One year timeline, but pieces of the problem could be accomplished over multiple years.

Duties of Student Researcher: This research is performed in a small start up company, SOAIR, that was spun off from the University to develop the technology. SOAIR has its offices on campus and in the Insight Park. You will work closely with other students and scientists working with SOAIR on other aspects of the technology for health care. Your work will be your own and we will come to reply on the expertise you develop.

Last Updated on 2016-08-24 14:05:34