About this course
As a foundation for lower limb monitoring and for the rest of the academy, let’s start off with an in-depth overview of what an inertial sensor is. Jaime will explain basic concepts such as placement, components, and g calculations while referring to Dr. Clint Hansen for more detailed demonstrations. This lesson takes segments from our webinar An Introduction to Inertial Measurement Units: Applications for Human Movement
What You'll Learn
In this lesson you will learn:
- What components typically make up an inertial sensor
- How accelerometers detect movement
- How changes in sensor frequency and sensitivity will affect data
- How to determine where to place a sensor
Resources and Further Reading
An Introduction to Inertial Measurement Units: Applications for Human Movement – An on-demand webinar exploring the basics of inertial sensors and how they can be used to track human movement
IMU Knowledge Article – Further reading on the components of an inertial measurement unit
