Human Posture Estimation: A Systematic Review on Force-Based Methods—Analyzing the Differences in Required Expertise and Result Benefits for Their Utilization
Author:
Helmstetter Sebastian1ORCID, Matthiesen Sven1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), IPEK—Institute of Product Engineering, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
Abstract
Force-based human posture estimation (FPE) provides a valuable alternative when camera-based human motion capturing is impractical. It offers new opportunities for sensor integration in smart products for patient monitoring, ergonomic optimization and sports science. Due to the interdisciplinary research on the topic, an overview of existing methods and the required expertise for their utilization is lacking. This paper presents a systematic review by the PRISMA 2020 review process. In total, 82 studies are selected (59 machine learning (ML)-based and 23 digital human model (DHM)-based posture estimation methods). The ML-based methods use input data from hardware sensors—mostly pressure mapping sensors—and trained ML models for estimating human posture. The ML-based human posture estimation algorithms mostly reach an accuracy above 90%. DHMs, which represent the structure and kinematics of the human body, adjust posture to minimize physical stress. The required expert knowledge for the utilization of these methods and their resulting benefits are analyzed and discussed. DHM-based methods have shown their general applicability without the need for application-specific training but require expertise in human physiology. ML-based methods can be used with less domain-specific expertise, but an application-specific training of these models is necessary.
Funder
Carl Zeiss Foundation.
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Biochemistry,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics,Analytical Chemistry
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