Develop a software to track neck tilt angle and alert the user when in positions of excess strain.

Project Overview

Neck pain used to only be a recurring problem primarily to the older generations but now it is being introduced into young adults and even children at a rapid pace, alongside the increase in smartphone usage. Neck pain can be caused by slumped positioning which in turn restricts the ability of the lungs to expand and calls for the heart to pump harder to maintain steady oxygen levels (Cleveland Clinic, 2020). It is important that a solution is developed to prevent further damages to the human population. Hence, the team has been tasked with reducing progressive cervical neck strain by designing a software that utilizes geometric mapping, detects 3-dimensional head movements, and alerts users of excess flexion. The software will be able to track the user's head in order to measure certain angles including gaze angle, head tilt angle, and neck tilt angle. It will then return the value to the database of correct measurements and indicate good or poor posture while using the smartphone device. The user will be alerted about his posture and make the change if needed, preventing further neck strain.

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Contact Information

Team Members

• Macoy Socha - Team Leader
• Mitchell Benyukhis - Communicator
• Jenna Sorenson - BSAC
• Tony Pribnow - BWIG
• Zaid Aman - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Kris Saha - Advisor
• Mr. Steven Moura - Client