Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Supervisor "Tung, James"
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Detecting Freezing of Gait Using Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning: Exploring Ternary Freezing of Gait Classification
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-20)This work focuses on Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the production of Lewy bodies in the brain, resulting in the degeneration of dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons. A common and ... -
Development of a Prosthetic Biofeedback Method and Device to Measure Quality of Fit for Trans-Tibial Amputees
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-27)As the primary interface between the prosthetic and the residual limb, the socket is a crucial component affecting fit and function of the device. While prostheses have been used for centuries, prosthetic socket design ... -
Development of Waterloo Robotic Rollator (WATRR)
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-28)One of the major risk factors for impaired mobility is aging, and with the aging population on the rise, the demand for assistive technologies for individuals with mobility impairment is at an all time high. Impaired ... -
An Intelligent Ambulatory Fall Risk Assessment Method Based on the Detection of Compensatory Balance Reactions and Environmental Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-18)Falls in older adults are a critical public health problem worldwide and impact one in three older adults at least once each year. In addition to physical consequences (e.g., hip fracture) falls can lead to negative ... -
Investigation of Consumer Grade EEG as a Fall Risk Assessment Tool
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-29)Fall prevention for geriatric populations is a growing concern among clinicians and researchers due to severe risk of morbidity and loss of independence. Emerging evidence has demonstrated that cognitive workload while ... -
Kinematics-Based Recovery Metrics and Inertial Measurement Units to Monitor Recovery Post-Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: A Case Study
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-05)Physiotherapy after lower-limb injury or surgery is essential for recovery of range of motion, functional movement, strength, and return to sport. Clinicians assess patients, prescribe rehabilitation exercises, and monitor ... -
Machine Learning-based Detection of Compensatory Balance Responses and Environmental Fall Risks Using Wearable Sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors worldwide, with serious and costly consequences. Compensatory balance responses (CBRs) are reactions to recover stability following a loss of balance, ... -
Obstacle Avoidance in Intelligent Assisted Walking Devices for Improving Mobility Among Seniors with Cognitive and Visual Impairments
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-25)Current research in walkers and rollators with integrated intelligent computing and robotic components shows promise in treatment, management and rehabilitation of a variety of ailments and disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer ... -
The Physical Exoskeleton-User Interface: Investigating Modelling and Design of Coupling Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2023-07-27)The goal of Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeletons is to provide active and passive support to the user for rehabilitation goals focused on the restoration of function and independence to the user. In circumstances where ... -
Quantifying Upper-Limb Bimanual Coordination Performance Using Machine Learning Techniques for Concussion Screening
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-16)Current concussion screening and diagnosis tools rely on symptom checklist scores, along with subjective assessments performed by a clinician. This introduces high variability and bias, and increases the chances of missed ... -
WatkeRR - Robotic Research Platform and Machine Vision System: Design, Development and Construction
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)Rollators/wheeled walkers are a commonly used mobility aid that is utilized by people with a wide array of mobility challenges such as Alzheimer ’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and general loss of stability and ...