Accuracy of Wrist-Worn Consumer Activity Trackers

by Matthew Duffy Moran

The purpose of our study was to compare total step counts obtained by Fitbit Charge HR, Fitbit Blaze and Apple Watch with observed step counts obtained by video recordings during a treadmill protocol to evaluate the accuracy of the devices in determining step counts. Fifty participants completed a 4-stage treadmill protocol with all devices worn on the participant's non-dominant wrist. No significant differences in steps for all devices when compared with observed video step counts.

Major: 
Kinesiology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Oral Presentation
Campus: 
Berks
Faculty Sponsor: 
Praveen Veerabhadrappa, Assistant Professor of Kineisology
Poster Number: 
25