Table 1.
Sitting posture monitoring systems summary table
| System | Sensors | Advantages | Limitations | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | RGB |
Fast processing speed Not intrusive Simultaneous monitoring |
Limited privacy Limited range of action Limited portability |
[13, 17, 22, 33–36, 39–42] |
| Thermal | ||||
| Infrarred | ||||
| Depth | ||||
| User | IMU |
Small size Easy implementation High portability |
Intrusive Location-dependent Interference due to contact |
[14, 16, 27, 43–55] |
| Inclinometer | ||||
| Barometer | ||||
| Pressure | ||||
|
Assistive device |
Pressure Mats |
High resolution Portability Not intrusive |
High purchase price Limited autonomy Raw data accessing difficulty |
[60–63] |
| FSR |
Low cost Portability Not intrusive |
Non-linearity Need for calibration Location-dependent |
[20, 25, 59, 64–67, 69, 70, 72, 73] |