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3D depth-sensing camera shown to measure walking difficulties

A commonly used device found in living rooms around the world could be a cheap and effective means of evaluating the walking difficulties of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

The Microsoft Kinect is a 3D depth-sensing camera used in interactive video activities such as tennis and dancing. It can be hooked up to an Xbox gaming console or a Windows computer.

Classified as: Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis, MS, Microsoft, health and lifestyle, kinect, xbox, Farnood Gholami, Jozsef Kövecses, gait characteristic
Published on: 15 Aug 2016
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