<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This paper discusses the problem of possibilities for applying a machine vision in the measurement of the trajectory of the upper limb movement in rehabilitation exercises. The fundamental presumption of designed system was to get the image from the camera’s CCD processor, possibilities of measuring and its processing. As a result of the application system, it is possible to dynamically determine the radius between the shoulder and forearm, and also the angle between the shoulder and the chest of the man, as function of the limb motion. The created system gives the possibility to use a non-invasive method of measurement, allows visualization and full analysis of the rehabilitation progress and also allows keeping electronic records of patients.</p></abstract>

This paper discusses the problem of possibilities for applying a machine vision in the measurement of the trajectory of the upper limb movement in rehabilitation exercises. The fundamental presumption of designed system was to get the image from the camera’s CCD processor, possibilities of measuring and its processing. As a result of the application system, it is possible to dynamically determine the radius between the shoulder and forearm, and also the angle between the shoulder and the chest of the man, as function of the limb motion. The created system gives the possibility to use a non-invasive method of measurement, allows visualization and full analysis of the rehabilitation progress and also allows keeping electronic records of patients.

Machine Vision System Measuring the Trajectory of Upper Limb Motion Applying the Matlab Software

Institute of Machine Design and Operation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Manufacturing and Automation Technology, Faculty of Environmental and Manufacturing Technology

Department of Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Measurement Science Review

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This paper discusses the problem of possibilities for applying a machine vision in the measurement of the trajectory of the upper limb movement in...

Machine Vision System Measuring the Trajectory of Upper Limb Motion Applying the Matlab Software

Pubblicato online: 23 feb 2019

Pagine: 1 - 8

Ricevuto: 18 mag 2018

Accettato: 22 dic 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2019-0001

Parole chiave
Machine vision system, upper limb, Matlab software

© 2019 Piotr Kuryło et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Machine Vision System Measuring the Trajectory of Upper Limb Motion Applying the Matlab Software

Pubblicato online: 23 feb 2019

Pagine: 1 - 8

Ricevuto: 18 mag 2018

Accettato: 22 dic 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2019-0001

Parole chiaveMachine vision system, upper limb, Matlab software

© 2019 Piotr Kuryło et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Machine vision system, upper limb, Matlab software