Quantifying the Safety and Efficiency of Dance Styles Using Wearable Sensors at University College Cork and Tyndall Institute

This project, based at the Tyndall Institute at University College Cork in Ireland, is creating one of the first open-access, lab-quality biomechanics datasets focused on dance. It will record movement from different dance styles using motion capture, wearable sensors, and muscle activity measurements to better understand the physical demands of dance techniques and the risks of injury. The project will also develop standardized methods for processing and interpreting the data, making it easier to apply in training, rehabilitation, and machine learning. By sharing these resources openly, the project supports innovation in sensing technology, artificial intelligence, and human performance research.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lora Giangregorio

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Partner:

Tyndall National Institute

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Waterloo

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