Abstract
This paper presents the design and implementation of a smart insole system aimed at monitoring and reducing back pain and injuries among older workers in physically demanding occupations. The system leverages flexible pressure sensors embedded within insoles to monitor plantar pressure
distribution, providing a less intrusive alternative to traditional back monitoring methods. The collected data is wirelessly transmitted and processed in real time, enabling effective classification of lifting techniques and providing feedback to users. User tests demonstrated high levels of satisfaction and ease of use, indicating the system’s potential for seamless integration into daily activities. The lift classification model achieved an accuracy of 98.8%, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying improper lifting techniques. Power consumption analysis confirmed the system’s efficiency, making it viable for long-term use in the workplace. This study underscores the potential of smart insole technology in occupational health, offering a promising solution
to mitigate back pain and injuries among older workers.
distribution, providing a less intrusive alternative to traditional back monitoring methods. The collected data is wirelessly transmitted and processed in real time, enabling effective classification of lifting techniques and providing feedback to users. User tests demonstrated high levels of satisfaction and ease of use, indicating the system’s potential for seamless integration into daily activities. The lift classification model achieved an accuracy of 98.8%, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying improper lifting techniques. Power consumption analysis confirmed the system’s efficiency, making it viable for long-term use in the workplace. This study underscores the potential of smart insole technology in occupational health, offering a promising solution
to mitigate back pain and injuries among older workers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Article number | 5905 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2024 |
| Event | 11th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security - Niagara Building, Malmö, Sweden Duration: 2 Sept 2024 → 5 Sept 2024 https://emergingtechnet.org/IOTSMS2024/index.php |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Conference on Internet of Things: Systems, Management and Security |
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| Location | Niagara Building |
| Country/Territory | Sweden |
| City | Malmö |
| Period | 02/09/2024 → 05/09/2024 |
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Keywords
- Smart Insoles
- Back Pain Monitoring
- Plantar Pressure Distribution
- Lift Classification
- Wearable Sensors
- IoT
- Real-time Data Processing
- Bluetooth Low Energy
- Cellular IoT
- LTE-M