歩行支援デバイスに組込可能な光学式生体情報計測デバイス

抄録

This paper reports on the fabrication of a biometric device for walk training of the elderly and the results of basic evaluation experiments. To extend healthy life expectancy, it is essential to maintain and improve the ability to walk, which is a basic activity of daily living. Exercise such as walk training is necessary for this purpose. The use of biometric information can increase the effectiveness of walk training. In this study, a scattering optical sensor was fabricated to measure the pulse rate for the walk training device. The measurement error of the average pulse rate was less than 3.1 [bpm] in the pulse wave measurement under the assumption that gloves (beige, green, black) were worn during walk training. The basic evaluation experiments confirmed the accuracy of the scattering optical sensor and its potential as a biometric device for the walk training device. Future work may involve further testing and refinement of the device to improve its accuracy and effectiveness in walk training settings.