Dispositivo wearable para monitoramento da postura corporal

Abstract

Currently, the market for wearable devices aimed at health and a healthier lifestyle is booming, with the main focus on providing a better quality of life through the technologies available, which is also the main justification and overall aim of the project. This study analyzes how body posture is monitored, which postures are appropriate and inappropriate and proposes a device to help correct them. Body posture is monitored by a wearable device developed using the acceleration variable of the MPU-6050 sensor and processed by the ESP-32. Tests were conducted on how this posture monitoring is done and later proved the effectiveness of the device. It was also possible to determine the best times to use for the best use of the wearable. This device does not have the function of effectively correcting posture, but it will be an ally for people to be aware of the wrong position of their spine, which is also alerted by the device in a vibrating way so that they can make the necessary corrections. The device aims to help the user create the habit of maintaining the correct posture, which will improve their quality of life in the future and prevent major problems related to the spine.