NeckWatcher: A Real-time Monitoring Tool for the Assessment of the Neck Posture
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Iryna Trygub, Johanna Ahlf, Martina Campanale, André Jeworutzki, Jan SchwarzerAuthors Info & Claims
Iryna Trygub, Johanna Ahlf, Martina Campanale, André Jeworutzki, Jan SchwarzerAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 241 - 242
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Persistant poor posture can lead to the development of neck pain. Many different solutions have been proposed to aid in neck posture control, but most of them require additional devices. In this study, we present NeckWatcher, a tool that builds on MediaPipe Pose and utilizes an integrated webcam to monitor a person’s neck posture in real-time. It is designed to be user-friendly and realized as a stand-alone solution. Our first results suggest that NeckWatcher can be a useful tool for improving the sitting posture and, by that, reducing the risk of developing neck pain.
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ISBN:9798400700699
DOI:10.1145/3594806
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