Wearable Sensors in Biomechanics and Human Motion
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Wearables".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomechanics; motion capture; gait analysis; machine learning; wearable sensors; running
Interests: biomechanics; motor control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the use of wearable sensors in biomechanics and human motion research across diverse settings and populations. Wearable technologies, such as inertial measurement units (IMUs), electromyography (EMG), and pressure insoles, are transforming how we assess movement biomechanics in real-world environments. We invite contributions that explore methodological innovations, data processing algorithms, and applications of wearable systems in clinical, sports, occupational, or daily-life contexts.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: wearable sensor-based gait and posture analysis, motion tracking, joint kinematic and joint kinetic estimation, activity recognition, rehabilitation monitoring, injury prevention, and integration with machine learning or digital health platforms. Both original research and reviews are welcome.
The goal of this issue is to provide a multidisciplinary forum for researchers, clinicians, and engineers to share cutting-edge research developments that advance the understanding and application of wearable sensor technologies in biomechanics and human movement science.
Dr. Philippe Dixon
Dr. Clint Hansen
Dr. Jill Emmerzaal
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomechanics
- wearable sensors
- human motion analysis
- activity recognition
- machine learning
- digital health
- sport science
- gait and posture
- inertial measurement units
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