Oskar Helander

Mr. Oskar Helander

ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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4 December 2021 in Sensors
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ASAlessandro Schaer
Alessandro Schaer
OHOskar Helander
Oskar Helander
FBFrancesco Buffa
Francesco Buffa
AMAlexis Müller
Alexis Müller
KSKevin Schneider
Kevin Schneider
NSNina Schaffert
Nina Schaffert
We present a system capable of providing visual feedback for ergometer training, allowing detailed analysis and gamification. The presented solution can easily upgrade any existing ergometer device. The system consists of a set of pedals with embedded sensors, readout electronics and wireless communication modules and a tablet device for interaction with the users, which can be mounted on any ergometer, transforming it into a full analytical assessment tool with interactive training capabilities. The methods to capture the forces and moments applied to the pedal, as well as the pedal’s angular position, were validated using reference sensors and high-speed video capture systems. The mean-absolute error (MAE) for load is found to be 18.82 N, 25.35 N, 0.153 Nm for Fx, Fz and Mx respectively and the MAE for the pedal angle is 13.2°. A fully gamified experience of ergometer training has been demonstrated with the presented system to enhance the rehabilitation experience with audio visual feedback, based on measured cycling parameters.