Contact-free sensors could help track movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease
Researchers from the UK Dementia Research Institute have developed a contact-free sensor system to monitor movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients. This technology aims to replace wearable devices, which can be burdensome and inaccurate due to user error or charging requirements.
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Improving remote monitoring of Parkinson's disease allows for more accurate tracking of symptom progression, leading to better-informed treatment plans and improved patient quality of life.
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Add as preferred source Environmental sensor layout in the Living Lab. Credit: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (2026). DOI: 10.1186/s12984-026-02068-6 Disease progression in people with Parkinson's disease can be accurately monitored using sensors, removing some of the limitations of wearable technologies, a new study reports. In the study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation , scientists from the UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI) Care Research & Technology Center, of which the University of Surrey is a key member, sought to develop a more accurate, zero-burden way to track movement changes in people affected by Parkinson's.
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