IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 1303 - 1314
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Self-supervised
learning
has
shown
value
for
uncovering
informative
movement
features
human
activity
recognition.
However,
there
been
minimal
exploration
of
this
approach
affect
recognition
where
availability
large
labelled
datasets
is
particularly
limited.
In
paper,
we
propose
a
P-STEMR
(Parallel
Space-Time
Encoding
Movement
Representation)
architecture
with
the
aim
addressing
gap
and
specifically
leveraging
higher
pain-level
classification.
We
evaluated
analyzed
using
three
different
across
four
sets
experiments.
found
statistically
significant
increase
in
average
F1
score
to
0.84
pain
level
classification
two
classes
based
on
compared
use
hand-crafted
features.
This
suggests
that
it
capable
representations
transferring
these
from
data
captured
lab
settings
levels
messier
real-world
data.
further
efficacy
transfer
between
can
be
undermined
by
dissimilarities
population
groups
due
impairments
behaviour
motion
primitives
(e.g.
rotation
versus
flexion).
Future
work
should
investigate
how
effect
differences
could
minimized
so
healthy
people
more
valuable
learning.
Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
165(6), P. 1348 - 1360
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Technology
offers
possibilities
for
quantification
of
behaviors
and
physiological
changes
relevance
to
chronic
pain,
using
wearable
sensors
devices
suitable
data
collection
in
daily
life
contexts.
We
conducted
a
scoping
review
passive
sensor
technologies
that
sample
psychological
interest
including
social
situations.
Sixty
articles
met
our
criteria
from
the
2783
citations
retrieved
searching.
Three-quarters
recruited
people
were
with
mostly
musculoskeletal,
remainder
acute
or
episodic
pain;
those
pain
had
mean
age
43
(few
studies
sampled
adolescents
children)
60%
women.
Thirty-seven
performed
laboratory
clinical
settings
settings.
Most
used
only
1
type
technology,
76
types
overall.
The
commonest
was
accelerometry
(mainly
contexts),
followed
by
motion
capture
settings),
smaller
number
collecting
autonomic
activity,
vocal
signals,
brain
activity.
Subjective
self-report
provided
"ground
truth"
mood,
other
variables,
but
often
at
different
timescale
automatically
collected
data,
many
reported
weak
relationships
between
technological
relevant
constructs,
instance,
fear
movement
muscle
There
relatively
little
discussion
practical
issues:
frequency
sampling,
missing
human
reasons,
users'
experience,
particularly
when
users
did
not
receive
any
form.
conclude
some
suggestions
content
process
future
this
field.
Proceedings of the IEEE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
111(10), P. 1333 - 1354
Published: May 22, 2023
Given
the
importance
of
affective
touch
in
human
interactions,
technology
designers
are
increasingly
attempting
to
bring
this
modality
core
interactive
technology.
Advances
haptics
and
touch-sensing
have
been
critical
fostering
interest
area.
In
survey,
we
review
how
is
investigated
enhance
support
experience
with
or
through
We
explore
question
across
three
different
research
areas
highlight
their
epistemology,
main
findings,
challenges
that
persist.
First,
human–computer
interaction
literature
understand
it
has
applied
mediation
human–human
its
roles
other
interactions
particularly
oneself,
augmented
objects/media,
affect-aware
devices.
further
datasets
methods
for
automatic
detection
interpretation
addition,
discuss
modalities
expressions
both
humans
these
interactions.
Second,
separately
explored
human–robot
real-human–virtual-human
where
technical
encountered
types
aimed
at
different.
conclude
a
discussion
gaps
emerge
from
steer
directions
advancing
recognition
systems.
our
discussion,
also
raise
ethical
issues
should
be
considered
responsible
innovation
growing
Applied Intelligence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(19), P. 8982 - 9007
Published: July 8, 2024
Abstract
As
the
proportion
of
elderly
individuals
in
developed
countries
continues
to
rise
globally,
addressing
their
healthcare
needs,
particularly
preserving
autonomy,
is
paramount
concern.
A
growing
body
research
focuses
on
Ambient
Assisted
Living
(AAL)
systems,
aimed
at
alleviating
concerns
related
independent
living
elderly.
This
systematic
review
examines
literature
pertaining
fall
detection
and
Human
Activity
Recognition
(HAR)
for
elderly,
two
critical
tasks
ensuring
safety
when
alone.
Specifically,
this
emphasizes
utilization
Deep
Learning
(DL)
approaches
computer
vision
data,
reflecting
current
trends
field.
comprehensive
search
yielded
2,616
works
from
five
distinct
sources,
spanning
years
2019
2023
(inclusive).
From
pool,
151
relevant
were
selected
detailed
analysis.
The
scrutinizes
employed
DL
models,
datasets,
hardware
configurations,
with
particular
emphasis
aspects
such
as
privacy
preservation
real-world
deployment.
main
contribution
study
lies
synthesis
recent
advancements
DL-based
HAR
providing
insights
into
state-of-the-art
techniques
identifying
areas
further
improvement.
Given
increasing
importance
AAL
systems
enhancing
quality
life
serves
a
valuable
resource
researchers,
practitioners,
policymakers
involved
developing
implementing
technologies.
Graphical
abstract
User Modeling and User-Adapted Interaction,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(4), P. 1283 - 1325
Published: April 17, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
introduces
a
novel
approach
for
leveraging
inertial
data
to
discern
expertise
levels
in
motor
skill
execution,
specifically
distinguishing
between
experts
and
beginners.
By
implementing
transformation
fusion
techniques,
we
conduct
comprehensive
analysis
of
behaviour.
Our
goes
beyond
conventional
assessments,
providing
nuanced
insights
into
the
underlying
patterns
movement.
Additionally,
explore
potential
utilising
this
data-driven
methodology
aid
novice
practitioners
enhancing
their
performance.
The
findings
showcase
efficacy
accurately
identifying
proficiency
lay
groundwork
personalised
interventions
support
refinement
mastery.
research
contributes
field
assessment
intervention
strategies,
with
broad
implications
sports
training,
physical
rehabilitation,
performance
optimisation
across
various
domains.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 29, 2025
Abstract
This
dataset
(named
CeTI-Age-Kinematics
)
fills
the
gap
in
existing
motion
capture
(MoCap)
data
by
recording
kinematics
of
full-body
movements
during
daily
tasks
an
age-comparative
sample
with
32
participants
two
groups:
older
adults
(66–75
years)
and
younger
(19–28
years).
The
were
recorded
using
sensor
suits
gloves
inertial
measurement
units
(IMUs).
features
30
common
elemental
that
are
grouped
into
nine
categories,
including
simulated
interactions
imaginary
objects.
Kinematic
under
well-controlled
conditions,
repetitions
well-documented
task
procedures
variations.
It
also
entails
anthropometric
body
measurements
spatial
experimental
setups
to
enhance
interpretation
IMU
MoCap
relation
characteristics
situational
surroundings.
can
contribute
advancing
machine
learning,
virtual
reality,
medical
applications
enabling
detailed
analyses
modeling
naturalistic
motions
their
variability
across
a
wide
age
range.
Such
technologies
essential
for
developing
adaptive
systems
tele-diagnostics,
rehabilitation,
robotic
planning
aim
serve
broad
populations.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(9), P. 4258 - 4258
Published: April 25, 2023
The
paper
presents
a
comprehensive
overview
of
intelligent
video
analytics
and
human
action
recognition
methods.
article
provides
an
the
current
state
knowledge
in
field
activity
recognition,
including
various
techniques
such
as
pose-based,
tracking-based,
spatio-temporal,
deep
learning-based
approaches,
visual
transformers.
We
also
discuss
challenges
limitations
these
potential
modern
edge
AI
architectures
to
enable
real-time
resource-constrained
environments.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 25, 2023
Abstract
Bluetooth-enabled
wearables
can
be
linked
to
form
synchronized
networks
provide
insightful
and
representative
data
that
is
exceptionally
beneficial
in
healthcare
applications.
However,
synchronization
affected
by
inevitable
variations
the
component’s
performance
from
their
ideal
behavior.
Here,
we
report
an
application-level
solution
embeds
a
Neural
network
analyze
overcome
these
variations.
The
neural
examines
timing
at
each
wearable
node,
recognizes
time
shifts,
fine-tunes
virtual
clock
make
them
operate
unison
thus
achieve
synchronization.
We
demonstrate
integration
of
multiple
Kinematics
Detectors
motion
capture
high
frequency
(200
Hz)
could
used
for
performing
spatial
temporal
interpolation
movement
assessments.
technique
presented
this
work
general
independent
physical
layer
used,
it
potentially
applied
any
wireless
communication
protocol.
IEEE Sensors Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 9671 - 9678
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Many
studies
have
been
conducted
on
the
locomotion
of
terrestrial
animals
to
evaluate
ground
reaction
forces
(GRFs)
using
a
force
plate.
Conventional
plates
typically
utilize
strain
gauges,
but
there
are
challenges
in
developing
small
plates.
While
with
noncontact
type
sensors
developed,
these
not
suitable
for
multiaxial
measurement.
On
other
hand,
sampling
moiré
(SM)
method
has
garnered
attention
as
high-resolution
in-plane
measurement
technique.
This
study
proposes
plate
capable
triaxial
single
camera
SM
method.
The
proposed
comprises
plate,
spring
structure,
2-D
grating,
prism,
and
camera.
Three
directional
displacements
measured
from
images
that
two
inclined
grating
(GIs)
before
after
displacement
by
In
this
study,
we
designed
fabricated
$25\times25$
mm
element
resonant
frequency
approximately
100
Hz.
independently
enabled
three-axis
measurements,
each
axial
resolution
<
1
mN,
positional
error
vertical
remaining
within
±3%.
Therefore,
sensor
can
be
utilized
evaluating
GRFs
animals.