https://ehsansharafian.com/tags/wearable-imu-sensing/Wearable IMU SensingHugoBlox Kit (https://hugoblox.com)en-usThu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://ehsansharafian.com/media/icon_hu_472007a3a38b9b40.pnghttps://ehsansharafian.com/tags/wearable-imu-sensing/https://ehsansharafian.com/publications/imu-activity-recognition-2025/Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://ehsansharafian.com/publications/imu-activity-recognition-2025/https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/<p>What an incredible week in <strong>Chicago</strong> — stunning architecture along the river and an inspiring program at <strong>RehabWeek 2025</strong>, one of the largest international gatherings in rehabilitation technology.</p> <p>I was honored to present two posters from our group at the University of Maine <strong>Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Real-Time Human Activity Recognition Using Minimal Biomechanical Features and IMU-Based Classification</strong> — </li> <li><strong>Individualized Gait Training for Older Adults Using a Wearable Haptic Feedback System</strong> — </li> </ul> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Presenting the activity-recognition poster" srcset="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-har_hu_1cc9dab5c2e94b57.webp 320w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-har_hu_24457148f9e77bfc.webp 480w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-har_hu_936084037cf3c277.webp 570w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-har_hu_1cc9dab5c2e94b57.webp" width="570" height="760" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Presenting the haptic gait-training poster" srcset="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-gait_hu_adb2cfc7996fd6de.webp 320w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-gait_hu_bbbbd44b82c14d68.webp 480w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-gait_hu_7ffffe104f9557d3.webp 570w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/poster-gait_hu_adb2cfc7996fd6de.webp" width="570" height="760" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <p>A highlight of the trip was visiting the <strong>Shirley Ryan AbilityLab</strong> — their state-of-the-art facilities, teams, and research made a strong impression.</p> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago" srcset="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/abilitylab_hu_4ffedd43f0d8ba3e.webp 320w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/abilitylab_hu_74a3bc65346094b3.webp 480w, https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/abilitylab_hu_77bea2b3c7290c0.webp 570w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/abilitylab_hu_4ffedd43f0d8ba3e.webp" width="570" height="760" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <p>I also had the chance to try a self-balancing exoskeleton from <strong> </strong> — a great hands-on look at where wearable robotics for mobility and gait rehabilitation is heading. Sincere thanks to the RehabWeek 2025 organizers, session chairs, and the <strong>American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)</strong> for such a valuable and inspiring event advancing rehabilitation science.</p> <video controls > <source src="https://ehsansharafian.com/events/rehabweek-2025/wandercraft-exo.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video>