Dental Posture Detection Program for Dentists
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Dentists are often required to maintain the same posture for extended periods, which can lead to injuries if the posture is incorrect. To address this issue, a posture detection program for dentists has been developed using eight SparkFun 9DoF Razor IMU M0 sensors installed on key areas of the body, such as the head, shoulders, upper arms, and upper back. The system records movement data for both correct postures, such as sitting upright, and incorrect postures, such as leaning forward, which can cause muscle pain. The data is measured using Gyroscope sensors and transmitted via Wi-Fi to a program developed with Unity and C#. This program displays the dentist’s movements through a 3D model and shows motion angles in real-time. Testing results indicate that the system accurately records posture data and has received an average satisfaction score of 4.375 for wearability and 4.125 for display performance, out of a maximum score of 5.
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