Swimming with Concurrent Haptic Feedback - A Master Thesis Presentation

27th January 2023. Master Thesis Presentation by Kasper de Kruiff.
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This thesis discusses the development and testing of a wearable swimming device that provides concurrent haptic feedback on body balance. The purpose of this device is to improve swim training by providing feedback to the swimmer on their body balance, which is a key indicator of their performance. The device was developed using an IMU to measure the body angle and suitable locations for haptic vibrations were tested. A group of 18 participants were asked to swim with the device, first without any feedback, then with feedback, and finally without feedback again. Results showed that there was motor acquisition of better body balance, and the haptic feedback was perceived and understood by the participants, who reported a sense of usefulness. Overall, the results suggest that the use of concurrent haptic feedback during swimming can significantly improve swim training in a novel way.

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