A Vibrotactile Feedback Device for Seated Balance Assessment and TrainingAndrew D. Williams 1, Albert H. Vette 1,2,3
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 2Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 3Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services
A sitting platform has been developed and assembled that passively destabilizes sitting posture in humans. During the user's stabilizing task, an inertial measurement unit records the device's motion, and vibrating elements deliver performance-based feedback to the seat. The portable, versatile device may be used in rehabilitation, assessment, and training paradigms.
