gaitmap

gaitmap provides an open-source Python package ecosystem for analyzing human gait using inertial measurement units (IMUs).

Key Features:

• Algorithm Library: Includes over 20 state-of-the-art algorithms for gait analysis.
• Dataset Access: Enables access to seven datasets for gait analysis research.
• Benchmark Challenges: Provides eight benchmark challenges with reference implementations for algorithm comparison and validation.

Scientific Applications:

• Movement Disorder Monitoring: Supports gait analysis for monitoring movement disorders using foot-worn IMUs.
• Clinical Application Development: Provides a foundation for developing novel clinical applications in human gait analysis.
• Algorithm Benchmarking: Facilitates open and reproducible research through standardized algorithm comparison and validation.

Methodology:

The ecosystem implements state-of-the-art algorithms for processing and analyzing data from foot-worn inertial measurement units (IMUs).