Enhancing scoliosis rehabilitation through muscle activity visualization
DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
TIME: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST
LOCATION: Virtual on Zoom, with a limited number of seats available in-person at the MIT.nano Immersion Lab
SPEAKERS: Xuan Wu, MIT Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering
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ABSTRACT
Imagine exercising with a clear understanding of which muscles are working. This is especially important for scoliosis rehabilitation, where targeted exercises are key to effective treatment. Scoliosis, characterized by abnormal spinal curvature, affects millions of people worldwide and often demands specialized care.
Wu's research focuses on a system that combines surface electromyography (sEMG) with motion capture technology to make scoliosis-specific exercises more accurate and engaging. By monitoring muscle activity and providing real-time visual feedback through an avatar, participants can adjust their posture on the spot during exercises. This approach not only helps ensure exercises are done correctly, but also makes the process more engaging, offering a promising new direction for scoliosis rehabilitation.
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IMMERSED is a seminar in which we explore the possibilities enabled by immersive technology and interactive experiences. Technologies such as motion capture, virtual and augmented reality, photogrammetry, and related computational advances bestow the power to gather, process, and interact with data from multiple modalities, providing unique insights and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
IMMERSED examines how immersive technology is shaping innovations across the sciences and the arts through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and tutorials. IMMERSED is sponsored by the MIT.nano Immersion Lab, which provides space, tools, and a platform to connect scientists, engineers, artists, performers, and others through creative projects that bridge multiple disciplines.
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