Theory and Method of Non-contact Electrostatic Gait Detection Based on Human Body Electrostatic Field

Sichao Qin*, Weiling Li, Yu Qiao, Jie Bai, Jiaao Yan, Ruoyu Han, Pengfei Li, Xi Chen

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Abstract

Gait analysis is an important means for diagnosing related diseases, guiding rehabilitation, and assessing mobility. Compared with existing methods, the non-contact electrostatic induction detection method for obtaining gait signals has the advantages of being non-wearable, low-cost, and capable of directly obtaining full-cycle gait signals for a long time. This paper proposes a theory and method of non-contact electrostatic gait detection based on the human body’s electrostatic field. The change law of the equivalent capacitance of the human foot to the ground was analyzed and the kinematic equations of the human foot during movement was established. Based on this, a non-contact electrostatic gait signal detection model based on the human body’s electrostatic field was established. Both the simulation curve of the theoretical model and the measured electrostatic gait signal can reflect the gait information of the foot movement, especially initial contact (IC), toe-off (TO), and swing phase, and have high consistency. This research provides a new theoretical basis and feasible technical approach for gait measurement and analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Proceedings of 2023 International Conference on Wireless Power Transfer, ICWPT 2023 - Volume II
EditorsChunwei Cai, Wenping Chai, Shuai Wu, Xiaohui Qu, Ruikun Mai, Pengcheng Zhang
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages58-65
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789819708765
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventInternational Conference on Wireless Power Transfer, ICWPT 2023 - Weihai, China
Duration: 13 Oct 202315 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume1159 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Wireless Power Transfer, ICWPT 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWeihai
Period13/10/2315/10/23

Keywords

  • Electrostatic Gait
  • Equivalent Plantar Capacitance
  • Gait Analysis
  • Non-Contact Detection

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