An augmented reality based platform to measure gaze and gait

Introduction: Understanding interactions between gait and gaze is crucial for reducing the risk of falls especially in older adults (OA). Although healthy OA adopt a more conservative motor strategy than young adults when negotiating obstacles, contacts with obstacles while walking are more frequent, increasing the risk of falls [1]. Moreover, OA seem to priorities visual information regarding future obstacles instead of focusing on accurate execution/conclusion of the ongoing stepping actions [2].

Source: Gait and Posture - October 1, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: T. Bonci, A. Cereatti, U. Della Croce Source Type: research