IMU-based motion capture system for rehabilitation applications: A systematic review

In recent years, the use of inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based motion capture (Mocap) systems in rehabilitation has grown significantly. This paper aimed to provide an overview of current IMU-based Mocap system designs in the field of rehabilitation, explore the specific applications and implemen...

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Published in:	Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics
Main Authors:	Chenyu Gu, Weicong Lin, Xinyi He, Lei Zhang, Mingming Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-06-01
Subjects:	Motion capture system Rehabilitation Inertial measurement unit Systematic review
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667379723000116

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