AWeSOME Research Lab
Advancing Wearable Systems for Out-of-the-lab Measurement and Evaluation
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The Advancing Wearable Systems for Out-of-the-lab Measurement and Evaluation ( AWeSOME) Research Laboratory at West Virginia University applies principles from inertial navigation, engineering dynamics, biomechanics, and kinesiology to develop algorithms and data collection protocols that utilize data from body-worn inertial sensors and other wearable technologies to quantify human movement and physiology in non-laboratory environments. Through the measurement of human movement and health in the real world, our research enables new research discoveries and the development of personalized interventions to help improve human health and performance. As new wearable technologies make it possible to easily collect vast amounts of human movement and physiological data in non-laboratory environments, it is important to consider how to fully utilize these data while minimizing the burden placed on research participants, patients, and athletes. We think carefully about how to use signals to objectively evaluate unstructured and unsupervised tasks and how assumptions used in the development of data processing algorithms might bias or negatively impact outcome metrics. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and naturally enables (and often requires) collaborations with researchers, clinicians, and coaches from varied and diverse backgrounds and training. Therefore, we value lab members and collaborators that bring different perspectives, skill sets, and knowledge to our research projects.
Research
Discover AWeSOME Lab's cutting-edge research on wearable sensors for real-world applications. We focus on improving diagnostics and therapies through advanced movement analysis and health monitoring technologies.
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Explore AWeSOME Lab’s state-of-the-art equipment, including wearable sensors and motion capture systems, designed to support innovative research in movement analysis and real-world measurement.
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Meet the AWeSOME Lab team—a diverse group of researchers, students, and faculty working together to advance wearable sensor technologies and biomechanics research.
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Learn about AWeSOME Lab's collaborations with leading institutions and industry partners, driving innovation and expanding the impact of our wearable sensor research.
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Undergraduates at AWeSOME Lab gain hands-on experience in wearable sensors and biomechanics, contributing to research and learning from expert mentors.
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WVU’s biomechanics research blends engineering and biology to improve human health. AWeSOME Lab contributes with innovative projects in wearable sensor technology.
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