A comparison of machine learning algorithms for fall detection using wearable sensors
A comparison of machine learning algorithms for fall detection using wearable sensors
The proportion of people 60 years old and above is expected to double globally to reach 22% by 2050. This creates societal challenges such as the increase of age-related illnesses and the need for caregivers. Falls are a major threat for the elderly, often causing serious injuries especially when the fallen person stays on the ground for a long time without assistance.
This paper presents the development of a Fall Detection System (FDS) using an accelerometer combined with a gyroscope worn at the waist. Data come from SisFall, a publicly available dataset containing records of Activities of Daily Living and falls. We compared five Machine Learning algorithms. We first applied preprocessing and a feature extraction stage before using five Machine Learning algorithms, allowing us to compare them. Ensemble learning algorithms such as Random Forest and
Gradient Boosting have the best performance, with a Sensitivity and Specificity both close to 99%.
data preprocessing, fall detection, feature extraction, machine learning, sampling rate, wearable sensors
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Zurbuchen, Nicolas
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Bruegger, Pascal
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Wilde, Adriana
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21 February 2020
Zurbuchen, Nicolas
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Bruegger, Pascal
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Wilde, Adriana
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Zurbuchen, Nicolas, Bruegger, Pascal and Wilde, Adriana
(2020)
A comparison of machine learning algorithms for fall detection using wearable sensors.
In 2020 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication, ICAIIC 2020.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
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(doi:10.1109/ICAIIC48513.2020.9065205).
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The proportion of people 60 years old and above is expected to double globally to reach 22% by 2050. This creates societal challenges such as the increase of age-related illnesses and the need for caregivers. Falls are a major threat for the elderly, often causing serious injuries especially when the fallen person stays on the ground for a long time without assistance.
This paper presents the development of a Fall Detection System (FDS) using an accelerometer combined with a gyroscope worn at the waist. Data come from SisFall, a publicly available dataset containing records of Activities of Daily Living and falls. We compared five Machine Learning algorithms. We first applied preprocessing and a feature extraction stage before using five Machine Learning algorithms, allowing us to compare them. Ensemble learning algorithms such as Random Forest and
Gradient Boosting have the best performance, with a Sensitivity and Specificity both close to 99%.
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Accepted/In Press date: 27 December 2019
Published date: 21 February 2020
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IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication, Takakura Hotel Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan, 2020-02-19 - 2020-02-21
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data preprocessing, fall detection, feature extraction, machine learning, sampling rate, wearable sensors
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