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Quantification of Tremor

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Tremor

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Several techniques for monitoring and analysis of tremor have been developed (Table 6.1). A quantification of tremor can be achieved with kinematic tools using various miniaturized sensors applied in robotic, industrial, and aerospace fields such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, using videos or force sensors. Wireless techniques offer new perspectives for remote tracking of tremor and become part of the emerging field of body sensor networks (BSN). The choice of relevant sensors, sensor packaging, type of communication, power consumption, autonomy, integration, and ergonomic aspects are important factors.

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    Giuliana Grimaldi

  2. Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

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Grimaldi, G., Manto, M. (2008). Quantification of Tremor. In: Tremor. Synthesis Lectures on Biomedical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-01627-1_6

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