SMART SHOES

The video discusses a project led by Professor Mashioshi Tamazuka at UC Berkeley, focusing on a wireless human motion monitoring system for gait rehabilitation. The system includes Smart Shoes and a wireless joint angle sensor, both designed to provide real-time feedback to patients and therapists. The Smart Shoes measure ground contact forces, while the joint angle sensor estimates joint rotations. User interfaces for laptops and mobile devices help patients understand their gait and motivate further rehabilitation. The system has been tested on healthy and diseased subjects, showing potential for personalized therapy and remote monitoring.

What is the primary goal of the project led by Professor Mashioshi Tamazuka at UC Berkeley?

• To develop a new type of athletic footwear

• To design a new type of physical therapy equipment

• To build a new sports training facility

• To create a wireless system for monitoring human motion

What is the main function of the Smart Shoes developed in the project?

• To track daily step count

• To measure ground contact forces

• To enhance running speed

• To improve shoe comfort

How do the Smart Shoes transmit data?

• Using a USB cable

• Through a wired connection

• Via Bluetooth

• Wirelessly to a local computer

What components are included in the wireless joint angle sensor?

• Accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer

• Thermometer, barometer, and hygrometer

• Heart rate monitor, GPS, and light sensor

• Pedometer, altimeter, and compass

What is one of the benefits of the wireless joint angle sensor system?

• It measures heart rate variability

• It provides real-time weather updates

• It tracks sleep patterns

• It allows for remote monitoring of patients