Wearable Sensor Validation for Return-to-Sport Testing (WEAR-RTS)

Basic Info

Department(s)

Data Science, Sports Science

Applicant Role

—

Primary Banner

Joint

Project Types

Research, Industry Collaboration

Legal Signature Required

No

Line Manager Approval Required

Yes

Supervisor Approval Required

No

Team Members

• Sofia Bianchi — Principal Investigator (Data Science) · 25% effort

External Partners

• MotionSense GmbH — Industry (Germany) · contact: Dr. Hoffmann

Classification

Funding Type

Contract Research

Strategic Alignments

AI And Technology

Research Pillars

Collaboration

Expected Contributions

—

Summary

Abstract: This project validates a commercial wearable sensor system against laboratory-grade motion capture during standard return-to-sport test batteries, to assess its suitability for field use by clinicians.

Objectives: Validate wearable sensor accuracy against motion capture; Produce field-deployment guidelines for clinicians

Methodology: Concurrent data collection with both systems during a standard return-to-sport test battery, with agreement analysis between the two.

Expected Outputs: Publications, Policy Practice Impact

Keywords: wearable sensors; validation; return-to-sport; motion capture

Impact, Risk & Ethics

Scientific impact: Provides independent validation data for a commercial sensor system increasingly used in clinical practice.

Societal impact: Gives clinicians evidence-based confidence in lower-cost field tools, widening access to quality return-to-sport testing.

Ethics approval required: No

Budget

Dedicated Budget

No

Total Budget

—

Requested Funding

—

Own Contribution

—

Funding Body / Sponsor

—

Feasibility

PI statement: This is a focused validation study within existing lab capacity and partner agreement.

Estimated PI Effort

25%

Justification for team capacity: Equipment and partner sensors already available; no additional procurement needed.

Compliance & Governance

Data Management Plan Required

Yes

GDPR Considerations

No

Open Science Plan S Compliance

Yes

IP Considerations

Yes

IP description: Validation results shared with partner under existing collaboration agreement; no new IP generated.