Machine Learning-Driven Fall Detection Using Wearable Sensors for Enhanced Safety

• Author(s): Obi-Obuoha Abiamamela ; Ngim N. Ewezu ; Adjeroh E. Princewill ; Akinwumi O. Aderonke
• Paper ID: 1706660
• Page: 280-294
• Published Date: 20-12-2024
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 6 December-2024

Abstract

The goal of this study is to create an accurate and dependable fall detection system utilizing machine learning methods. By merging accelerometer measurements from wearable sensors that covered motion patterns related with falls and regular activities, a huge dataset was constructed. To extract useful characteristics from sensor data, feature engineering approaches were used. After the training of the model, upon testing an accuracy value of 86.25% was attained, alongside a recall value of 90.68%, precision value of 83.16% and a f1 score of 85.91%. Finally, this work proposes a novel approach to fall detection based on machine learning approaches. Our research shows significant progress in accurately detecting falls, outperforming existing threshold-based approaches. The purpose of building an effective fall detection system is to promote individual safety and well-being, particularly in healthcare settings. The proposed technique has enormous potential to transform how we respond to fall-related events and provide crucial help to the aging population and those who work jobs that may cause them to fall, such as construction workers. This opens up fascinating new possibilities for future study and real-world use of machine learning-based fall detection systems, which will directly touch people's lives.

Keywords

Accelerometer, Fall detection, Machine learning-based, Wearable sensors.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Obi-Obuoha Abiamamela , Ngim N. Ewezu , Adjeroh E. Princewill , Akinwumi O. Aderonke "Machine Learning-Driven Fall Detection Using Wearable Sensors for Enhanced Safety" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 6 2024 Page 280-294

IEEE:
Obi-Obuoha Abiamamela , Ngim N. Ewezu , Adjeroh E. Princewill , Akinwumi O. Aderonke "Machine Learning-Driven Fall Detection Using Wearable Sensors for Enhanced Safety" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(6)