2P2-M11 Astudy on a gait analysis based on tri-axes acceleration data of the joint of ankle(Sense, Motion and Measurement)

Abstract

This study present a new gait analysis method by using tri − axes acceleration sensor attached at thejoint ofankle ． The final purpose ofthis study is to centribute the design of pedestrian space in a concept of universal design ． This paper firstly constructs a portable gait characteristic measurement system and applies one − way analysis of variance ( ANOVA )and Prjncipal component analysis ( PCA ) method to tri −axes acceleration data ． Some of individual trends could be evaluated by the mentioned statistical methods ， however more elaborate analysis based on physical science and kinesiology will clarify the result that can assist the design ofacomfortable pedestrian space ．